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Definition of commandment

commandment

/kəˈmænd.mənt/
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Plural:commandments
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• noun

1

A divine rule, moral law, or sacred edict believed to be given by God, especially one of the Ten Commandments.

Example

"Respecting one's parents is a foundational commandment in many religious traditions."

2

An authoritative order, strict mandate, or fundamental guiding principle in a particular field or activity.

Example

"The first commandment of customer service is to listen carefully to the client's concerns."

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• Rhymes for commandment

• Nearby Words

commander
commanding
commandingly
commandment
commando
commemorate
commemoration

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Old French commandement, from the verb commander ('to command'), which derives from Late Latin commandare ('to entrust, order').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commandment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commandment
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