Associations to the word «Precept»
Noun
- Viz
- Practice
- Summa
- Adherent
- Revelation
- Chanting
- Sermon
- Law
- Stealing
- Evil
- Refuge
- Catechism
- Account
- Him
- Neighbor
- Felicity
- Faithful
- Cost
- Creed
- Tranquillity
- Ritual
- Holy
- Necessity
- Rule
- Pulpit
- Discipline
- Ignorance
- Holiness
- Judah
- Yoga
- Prophet
- Follower
- Indulgence
- Seneca
- Parable
- Mankind
- Taboo
- Cover
- Undertaking
- God
- Rate
- Contrary
- Instruction
- Rabbi
- Lineage
- Canon
- Philosopher
- Guiding
- Philosophy
- Edict
- Ideal
- Believer
- Drow
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
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