Associations to the word «Precept»
Noun
- Scrutiny
- Commandment
- Observance
- Dharma
- Buddhist
- Maxim
- Ordination
- Wherefore
- Morality
- Misconduct
- Adherence
- Buddhism
- Obedience
- Sutra
- Maha
- Fortitude
- Moral
- Virtue
- Buddha
- Novice
- Abstinence
- Sabbath
- Prudence
- Pali
- Scripture
- Adultery
- Knighthood
- Billing
- Injunction
- Torah
- Divine
- Chastity
- Responsibility
- Zen
- Doctrine
- Nun
- Gospel
- Practise
- Dictate
- Vow
- Alms
- Monk
- Tenet
- Nara
- Perfection
- Saviour
- Piety
- Accordance
- Israelites
- Prohibition
- Moderation
- Brahma
- Parish
- Apostle
- Counsel
- Moses
- Prescription
- Socrates
- Temperance
- Demeanor
- Writ
- Recitation
- Conformity
- Wisdom
- Disciple
- Testament
Adjective
Wiktionary
PRECEPT, noun. A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
PRECEPT, noun. (legal) A written command, especially a demand for payment.
PRECEPT, verb. (obsolete) To teach by precepts.
Dictionary definition
PRECEPT, noun. Rule of personal conduct.
PRECEPT, noun. A doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts".
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.