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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
noun
(archaic, or, jocular) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.

What does "commandment" mean?

  1. 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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