1. Noun
An order or injunction given by authority; a command; a charge; a precept; a mandate.
2. Noun
One of the ten laws or precepts given by God to the Israelites at Mount Sinai.
3. Noun
The act of commanding; exercise of authority.
4. Noun
The offense of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.
5. Noun
a doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts"
Vocabulary classified under Law
6. Noun
something that is commanded
Vocabulary classified under Linguistics
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