Definisjon av precept

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Noun

precept - rule of personal conduct
principle
prescript, rule measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
ethical code, ethic the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group; "the Puritan ethic"; "a person with old-fashioned values"
higher law a principle that takes precedent over the laws of society
moral principle the principle that conduct should be moral
hypothetical imperative a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
precept - a doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts"
teaching, commandment
doctrine, ism, philosophical system, school of thought, philosophy a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
golden rule a command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount; "Whatsoever ye would that men do unto you, do you even so unto them" (Matthew 7:12)
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Substantiv

precept - A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
precept - A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Verb

precept - To teach by precepts.

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  • A precept is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.

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