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
We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control
our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we
are then master of the situation.