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
The short words are best, and the old words are the best of
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