commandment

The definition of a commandment is a rule that must be obeyed, especially one handed down by God.

(noun)

A divine rule given by God to Moses such as the rule that "Thou shall not kill" is an example of a commandment.

See commandment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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an authoritative command or order; mandate; precept; specif., any of the Ten Commandments

Origin: ME & OFr comandement

See commandment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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