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- Dictionaryprecept/ˈpriːsɛpt/
noun
- 1. a general rule intended to regulate behaviour 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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Precept is a noun that means a rule for action or behaviour, especially based on moral thought. Learn how to use precept in sentences with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.
- English (US)
PRECEPT meaning: 1. a rule for action or behaviour,...
- Znaczenie Precept, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
PRECEPT definicja: 1. a rule for action or behaviour,...
- Precept in Simplified Chinese
PRECEPT translate: （尤指道德方面的）戒律，规矩，准则. Learn more in the...
- Traditional
PRECEPT translate: （尤指道德方面的）戒律，規矩，準則. Learn more in the...
- Pronunciation in English
PRECEPT pronunciation. How to say PRECEPT. Listen to the...
- Preceptor
PRECEPTOR definition: 1. a teacher, or someone who trains...
- Preception
PRECEPTION definition: 1. a belief or opinion formed before...
- Precinct
PRECINCT definition: 1. a part of a city or a town in which...
- English (US)
Precept is a noun that means a command or principle intended as a general rule of action. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
precept: 1 n rule of personal conduct Synonyms: principle Types: show 5 types... hide 5 types... higher law a principle that takes precedent over the laws of society moral principle the principle that conduct should be moral hypothetical imperative a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal caveat emptor a commercial ...
Precept definition: a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.. See examples of PRECEPT used in a sentence.
Precept is a noun that means a rule for action or behavior, especially based on moral thought. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.
Precept is a formal word for a rule about how to behave or what to think. Learn how to pronounce it, see pictures and usage notes, and find synonyms and example sentences.
A precept is a general rule that helps you to decide how you should behave in particular circumstances. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, examples and usage of precept in different contexts.
