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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Noun
  • In addition, a law creating new asylum eligibility requirements, including new time limits for applying, went into effect earlier this year.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Steven Baicker-McKee, a law professor at Duquesne University and an expert in civil procedure, told CNBC that an advisory jury amounts to an add-on to a bench trial.
    Jeffrey Kopp, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In November, Florida voters have the chance to amend the state constitution to rewrite how local governments charge property taxes on primary residences.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Some political actors are warning that a vote during wartime, which would require changes to Ukraine’s constitution and other laws, could aid Russia by destabilizing the government and dividing society.
    David L. Stern, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Decalogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decalogue. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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