PRECEPT

Precept

A precept is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.

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precept

Noun

  1. A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
  2. A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Verb

  1. To teach by precepts.


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