commandment

• Nom désignant une règle ou un précepte d'origine divine, ou un principe fondamental enseigné ou prescrit.

A noun referring to a divine rule or directive, or a fundamental principle that is taught or commanded.

1. A directive or orderB2formal

   An authoritative instruction or command that must be obeyed.

   injonction, ordre

   • The general issued a commandment to his troops.
   • The king's commandment was carried out without question.
   • They followed the commandment of their leader.

   Synonymescommanddecreedirectiveedictinjunctioninstructionlawmandateorderpreceptrulingstatute

2. A fundamental principle or teachingB2formal

   A core doctrine or rule that is taught, especially in a religious or moral context.

   précepte

   • The Ten Commandments are a central part of Judeo-Christian ethics.
   • He lived by the commandment to treat others with kindness.
   • The teacher explained the commandment of honesty to the students.

   Synonymesdoctrinelawpreceptprincipleruleteachingtenet