decalogue

/ˈdɛkəˌlɔɡ/
noun
  1. The Ten Commandments given by God to Moses in the Bible.
    • Many legal systems have been influenced by the principles of the decalogue.
    • In Sunday school, the children learned about the decalogue and its rules for living.
    • The decalogue is a central part of both Jewish and Christian teachings.
  2. A set of basic rules or principles that guide behavior in a particular area.
    • The organization published a decalogue of ethical guidelines for researchers.
    • The company's decalogue for customer service includes honesty and respect.
    • The coach created a decalogue of sportsmanship for the team to follow.
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