commandment in Latin
commandment in Latin is praeceptum — commandment means a rule regarded as issued with divine or absolute authority, especially one of the biblical Ten Commandments.
commandment in Latin
praeceptum
(archaic, or, jocular) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.
What does "commandment" mean?
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noun A rule regarded as issued with divine or absolute authority, especially one of the biblical Ten Commandments.
"The fifth commandment instructs people to honor their parents."
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commandment in a sentence
- The fifth commandment instructs people to honor their parents.
- He treated punctuality as though it were a commandment.
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What is "commandment" in Latin?
"commandment" in Latin is praeceptum. commandment means: A rule regarded as issued with divine or absolute authority, especially one of the biblical Ten Commandments.
How do you use "commandment" in a sentence?
Example: "The fifth commandment instructs people to honor their parents." In Latin, "commandment" is praeceptum.
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