precept

[US]/ˈpriːsept/
[UK]/ˈpriːsept/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. maxim; rule; instruction; command.

Phrases & Collocations

moral precept

religious precept

follow the precept

ethical precept

Example Sentences

the dusty precepts of a bygone era.

Vinaya: Shramanera Precepts, Bhikshu precepts and Bodhisattva precepts are all allocated into the above three stages respectively.

the precepts which form the basis of the book.

You won’t find this moral precept in the scriptures.

They accept the Prophet’s precepts but reject some of his strictures.

the legal precept of being innocent until proven guilty.

Periapt of Vitality and Precept of Mana cost increased by50 each.

Armed with such a precept,a number of doctors may slip into deceptive practices.

the Commissioner issued precepts requiring the companies to provide information.

?So long as he is spared to us, gladly shall we sit at his feet to learn from him the sublime precepts of purity, unworldliness, spirituality, and inebriation in the love of God.

Real-world Examples

It's like that last precept Mr. Browne gave us.

Source: Channel of the Co-Action Public Welfare Fund: Issue 3

One of the basic precepts of paleontology is the present is the key to the past.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

And a lot of the precepts make a lot of sense.

Source: American Life Podcast

Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.

Source: 19 Psalms Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

The precept as well as the practice of the Primitive Church was distinctly against matrimony.

Source: Not to be taken lightly.

These precepts will influence your success; they prepare the way for it, they will secure it.

Source: Lily of the Valley (Part 1)

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

Source: 19 Psalms Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.

Source: 19 Psalms Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

From such avoidance I would save the young writer by my precept to seek every opportunity to write.

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.

Source: 19 Psalms Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

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