as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the boss left behind a list of commandments for running the office while he was away
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Recent Examples of commandment
The requirement to post the Ten Commandments was dropped, but the commandments and the Magna Carta were added to a list of historical documents that educators have the option to use in curricula.
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024
Victory was the only commandment to observe; the will to rule and to carry through a political program without compromise, that was the only virtue; hesitation, that was the only crime.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Other traditions combine them into one commandment.
—Kenneth Seeskin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
LaVey had distilled Satanism into nine statements — not commandments (Satan would never tell you what to do).
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024
Victory was the only commandment to observe; the will to rule and to carry through a political program without compromise, that was the only virtue; hesitation, that was the only crime.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Other traditions combine them into one commandment.
—Kenneth Seeskin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
LaVey had distilled Satanism into nine statements — not commandments (Satan would never tell you what to do).
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for commandment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commandment
Noun
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Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook to al dente according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ryan shrugs like, whatever, and gives an instruction to one of his workers.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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These impressions shaped by Black women have left an indelible mark on his style edicts.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of Amazon’s return-to-office edict, CEOs are lining up to blame remote work for everything from productivity problems to culture woes.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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You must be connected to Wi-Fi in order to get started.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Scientists are interested in depositing diamond dust into the atmosphere in order to reflect sunlight and cool down the planet.Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Fubo’s main complaint is scheduled to go to trial next October, regardless of the outcome of the appeal of the injunction.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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The injunction has also led to turmoil throughout the federal student loan system.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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When Americans went on a car-buying binge after World War II, states like Michigan widened their highways with the goal of keeping traffic moving quickly, a prime directive for engineers.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Piano Lesson employs dialogue as a dynamic tool while managing to move viewers without a clear directive or resolution for the Charles family.Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Does will come from several directions, converge in the corner, and make their way back into the timber.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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By pairing two drivers to vibrate in opposite directions, the technology allows for bigger sound with fewer distortions.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Commandment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commandment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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