Definition of COMMANDMENT

commandment

Meanings

Plural: commandments

Noun

  • something that is commanded
  • a doctrine that is taught
  • A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.
  • Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.
  • The offence of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.
  • The act of commanding; exercise of authority.

Origin / Etymology

Inherited from Middle English comaundement, from Old French comandement, from comander. See command.

Synonyms

precept, teaching

Scrabble Score: 20

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Words With Friends Score: 26

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