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Definitions for Precept

[1] a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
[2] an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim.
[3] a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation.
[4] Law . a writ or warrant. a written order issued pursuant to law, as a sheriff's order for an election.
[5] a rule or principle for action
[6] a guide or rule for morals; maxim
[7] a direction, esp for a technical operation
[8] law a writ or warrant a written order to a sheriff to arrange an election, the empanelling of a jury, etc (in England) an order to collect money under a rate

Words related to Precept

edict, canon, tenet, commandment, dogma, doctrine, axiom, saying, injunction, maxim, behest, byword, decree, ordinance, prescript, guideline, regulation, formula, direction, bidding

Words nearby Precept

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Origin of Precept

1300–50; Middle English < Latin praeceptum piece of advice, rule, noun use of neuter of praeceptus, past participle of praecipere to direct, foresee, literally, to take beforehand, equivalent to prae- pre- + -cep-, combining form of capere to take + -tus past participle suffix

Words that may be confused with Precept

percept, precept

Word origin for Precept

C14: from Latin praeceptum maxim, injunction, from praecipere to admonish, from prae before + capere to take

Synonyms for Precept

axiom, canon, commandment, doctrine, dogma, edict, tenet, behest, bidding, byword, command, decree, direction, formula, fundamental, guideline, injunction, instruction, law, mandate, maxim, motto, order, ordinance, prescript, principle, regulation, rule, saying, statute, decretum