precept

pre·cept  (prspt)

n.

1. A rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct.

2. Law An authorized direction or order; a writ.

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[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

Noun

1. a rule of conduct

2. a rule for morals

3. Law a writ or warrant [Latin praeceptum]

preceptive adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	precept - rule of personal conduct principle prescript, rule - prescribed guide for conduct or action 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" commandment, teaching 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) mitsvah, mitzvah - (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law

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precept

noun 1. rule, order, law, direction, principle, command, regulation, instruction, decree, mandate, canon, statute, ordinance, commandment, behest, dictum

noun 2. maxim, saying, rule, principle, guideline, motto, dictum, axiom, byword

Translations

precept [ˈpriːsɛpt] n → precepto

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precept [ˈpriːsɛpt] n → précepte m

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precept [ˈpriːsɛpt] n → Grundsatz m, Regel f

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precept [ˈpriːsɛpt] n → precetto