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- Dictionarypre·cept/ˈprēˌsept/
noun
- 1. a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought: "the legal precept of being innocent until proven guilty" Similar
- 2. a writ or warrant: "the Commissioner issued precepts requiring the companies to provide information"
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The meaning of PRECEPT is a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action. How to use precept in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Precept.
PRECEPT definition: 1. a rule for action or behaviour, especially obtained from moral thought: 2. a rule for action or…. Learn more.
A precept is a rule or direction, often with some religious basis, dictating a way you should act or behave. Precepts are little life lessons that are usually passed down to children by authority figures such as parents, teachers, or religious figures.
noun. a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct. Synonyms: prescription, instruction, guide, order, directive. an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim. a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation. Law. a writ or warrant.
PRECEPT meaning: 1. a rule for action or behaviour, especially obtained from moral thought: 2. a rule for action or…. Learn more.
noun. 1. a rule or principle for action. 2. a guide or rule for morals; maxim. 3. a direction, esp for a technical operation. 4. law. a. a writ or warrant. b. a written order to a sheriff to arrange an election, the empanelling of a jury, etc. c. (in England) an order to collect money under a rate. Collins English Dictionary.
1. a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct. 2. an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim. 3. a direction for performing a technical operation. 4. Law. a written order issued pursuant to law.
Precept definition: A rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct.
Definition of precept noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
precept / ˈ priːˌsɛpt/ noun. plural precepts. Britannica Dictionary definition of PRECEPT. formal. : a rule that says how people should behave. [count] the basic/moral precepts of a religion. [noncount] I was taught by precept and by example.
