decalogue

noun

ˈde-kə-ˌlȯg How to pronounce decalogue (audio)
Definition of decaloguenext
as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct the decalogue for scouting known as the Scout Oath

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Recent Examples of decalogue The state law didn’t just undermine parents who want to raise their children as non-religious, but Christians who would rather emphasize the Beatitudes over the decalogue. — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 Mar. 2026 Freedom from hard collars, from the decalogue, from parental admonitions. — John Dos Passos, National Review, 28 Sep. 2020
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  1. law
  2. constitution
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  • Florida law imposes limits on direct contributions to state candidates but generally allows political committees to accept unlimited contributions, subject to applicable reporting and other legal requirements.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Twenty-seven states — including all where Republicans control both the legislature and governor’s office — already have such laws.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of law
Noun
  • Vucic had served as president of Serbia since 2017 and previously as prime minister from 2014 to 2017, but was term limited under the constitution.
    — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • If passed, the amendment would name English as the state’s official language in the constitution — and require that it be used in all public proceedings, public documents and public instruction.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of constitution

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“Decalogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decalogue. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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