decalogue
/ˈdɛkəˌlɔɡ/
noun
- 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.
- 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.