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pre·cept
(prē′sĕpt′)n.
1. A rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct.
2. Law A direction or order issued by an authority; a writ, command, or process.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin praeceptum, from neuter past participle of praecipere, to advise, teach : prae-, pre- + capere, to take; see kap- in Indo-European roots.]
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precept
(ˈpriːsɛpt)n
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) 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
[C14: from Latin praeceptum maxim, injunction, from praecipere to admonish, from prae before + capere to take]
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pre•cept
(ˈpri sɛpt)n.
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.
[Middle English < Latin praeceptum piece of advice, rule, n. use of neuter of praeceptus, past participle of praecipere to direct, foresee]
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Noun | 1. | precept - rule of personal conduct 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 ethical code, ethic - a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct caveat emptor - a commercial principle that without a warranty the buyer takes upon himself the risk of quality |
2. | precept - a doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts" doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school Golden Rule - a command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount; "Whatsoever ye would that men do unto you, do you even so unto them" (Matthew 7:12) |
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precept
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precept
nounA principle governing affairs within or among political units:
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