Origin: Latin suffix -ment
Commandment has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
something that is commanded
"The old priest reminded the congregation that every commandment carries a weight of divine authority."
a doctrine that is taught
"the teachings of religion"
"he believed all the Christian precepts"
A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.
"He felt a deep sense of guilt after realizing he had violated the third commandment by swearing falsely in court."
Any of the Ten Commandments.