decalogues

noun

plural of decalogue
as in laws
a collection or system of rules of conduct the decalogue for scouting known as the Scout Oath

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  1. laws
  2. constitutions
  3. codes
Noun
  • For these shoppers, switching to a card or digital wallet may not be a simple alternative, hence the existence of cash-payment laws.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Jim Zouras, a Chicago attorney who’s represented people in hundreds of Illinois privacy lawsuits, said the state has constructed many new data centers since enacting its privacy laws.
    — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of laws
Noun
  • State constitutions play an increasingly important role in American politics, though voters may not know much about them.
    — Quinn Yeargain, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The obligations can be established through national constitutions, state constitutions, laws, and treaties.
    — Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of constitutions
Noun
  • But the number of deaths has fallen thanks to improved forecasting, early-warning systems, and building codes.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • To make something cool involves an uncool process of zoning permits, building codes, and cash withdrawals.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of codes
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