Commandment
/kəˈmændmənt/
nounIntermediateCommonLegal
Meaning
Question
Definitions
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A rule or law, especially one given by a god or authority.
/kəˈmændmənt/
nounneutralIntermediate
Legal
A divine or authoritative order or rule.
Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
💡 Simply: Imagine a superhero giving orders: those are commandments! They're important rules to follow, like 'always be kind' or 'never lie'.
👶 For kids: A rule from God or someone important.
More Examples
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Following the commandments is a key part of their faith.
How It's Used
Religious
"The Ten Commandments are fundamental to Judaism and Christianity."
From Old French commandement, from Old French commander (to command) + -ment (noun suffix). Ultimately of Latin origin.
The word has been consistently used to refer to religious laws since the Middle Ages.
Memory tip
Think 'command' + 'ment' – a command that creates a law.
Practice
Base: command
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Usage
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