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Commandment
01
an authoritative order or rule
Examples
The general issued a commandment to advance at dawn.
Soldiers must obey every commandment without question.
02
one of the biblical Ten Commandments, guiding ethical conduct in religious traditions
Examples
The Ten Commandments, given to Moses on Mount Sinai, include fundamental commandments like " You shall not murder " and " You shall not steal. "
In Christianity, following the commandments is considered a moral imperative for leading a virtuous life.
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