commandment

Definition

  • noun: an important rule given by God that tells people how to behave
  • noun: the act or power of 'commanding'
  • synonyms: command, charge, precept

Examples

  • the Ten 'Commandments' in the Bible

  • a 'commandment' from God

  • the First 'Commandment'

Movie quotes

  • (..) She said... time knows Jones invented time travel, and it needs her to do it. Did she also tell you that time has a long, white beard and a list of commandments... "thou shall not splinter and kill the creator of time travel"? I remember this one time. Ramse and I were kids. (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8