Commandment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Commandment is a noun meaning (religion) A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.
Meaning
(religion) A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.
More Meanings
- (law) The offence of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.
- (archaic or humorous) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.
- (obsolete) The act of commanding; exercise of authority.
Example Sentences
To rule, is vnderſtoode to haue the higheſt and ſupreme authoritie of commaundement.
A new commandement I giue vnto you, That yee loue one another, as I haue loued you, that yee alſo loue one another.
The HIG delivers Apple's design commandments, the company's definition of what it means to be a good iPhone citizen.
Pau. Pray you then, / Conduct me to the Queene. / Gao. I may not (Madam) / To the contrary I haue expreſſe commandment.
Word Forms
- commandments
- commaundment
- commandement
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include precept, leadership, command, mandate, imperative, commander.
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