1. a set of ten commandments or principles, especially the Ten Commandments in the Bible
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the biblical Ten Commandments; also spelled 'decalogue'

Examples

• The decalog is a foundational text in Judeo-Christian tradition.
• Moses received the decalog written on two stone tablets.
• Many religious communities study the decalog as a moral guide.
• The Ten Commandments, or decalog, appear in the Book of Exodus.
• Artists throughout history have depicted the decalog in paintings and sculptures.