First Known Use: 14th century
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decalogue
noun deca·logue \ˈde-kə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\
Definition of DECALOGUE
1
capitalized : ten commandments
2
: a basic set of rules carrying binding authority
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Origin of DECALOGUE
Middle English decaloge, from Late Latin decalogus, from Greek dekalogos, from deka- + logos word — more at legend
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- canon, constitution, code, law
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