commandment
intermediateB1/kəˈmændmənt/ · com-mand-ment
An authoritative order or instruction, especially one pertaining to moral conduct.
Meanings
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
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- 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.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'commandment' as a 'command' one must follow.
Visualize a stone tablet with commandments inscribed on it.
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📖 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.