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commandment

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/kəˈmændmənt/ · com-mand-ment

An authoritative order or instruction, especially one pertaining to moral conduct.

Meanings

nounformal

An authoritative order or instruction, especially one pertaining to moral conduct.

ایک اختیار دارانہ حکم یا ہدایت، خاص طور پر جو اخلاقی طریقوں سے متعلق ہو۔

حکم

hukam

Formal: حکم

Synonyms

orderdirectiveinstructionفرمانہدایتدستور

Antonyms

suggestionrequestoptionمشورہدرخواستآپشن

Common Collocations

  • moral commandments
  • ten commandments
  • divine commandments

Example Sentences

The ten commandments are fundamental principles in Judaism and Christianity.

دس احکام یہودیت اور عیسائیت میں بنیادی اصول ہیں۔

Das ahkaam Yehudiyat aur Eesaaiyat mein buniyaadi usool hain.

She followed the commandment to treat others with respect.

اس نے دوسروں کے ساتھ احترام سے پیش آنے کا حکم مانا۔

Us ne dosron ke saath ehteram se pesh aane ka hukam maana.

Understanding the commandment is essential for moral guidance.

حکم کو سمجھنا اخلاقی رہنمائی کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Hukam ko samajhna akhlaqi rehnumaai ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

commission:A commandment is a moral directive, while a commission refers to an authorization to carry out a task.

Word Family

command
verbحکم دینا
commanding
adjectiveحکم دینے والا
commanders
nounکمانڈر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'commandment' as a 'command' one must follow.

Visualize a stone tablet with commandments inscribed on it.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "mandatum" — order, command

First known use: 14th century

The term 'commandment' has evolved from the Latin 'mandatum', which refers to a mandate or order. This term was adopted into Old French and eventually into Middle English.