ALL meanings of precept
pre·cept
P p - noun precept a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct. 1
- noun precept an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim. 1
- noun precept a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation. 1
- noun precept Law. a writ or warrant. a written order issued pursuant to law, as a sheriff's order for an election. 1
- noun precept principle, rule 1
- countable noun precept A precept is a general rule that helps you to decide how you should behave in particular circumstances. 0
- noun precept a rule or principle for action 0
- noun precept a guide or rule for morals; maxim 0
- noun precept a direction, esp for a technical operation 0
- noun precept a writ or warrant 0
- noun precept a written order to a sheriff to arrange an election, the empanelling of a jury, etc 0
- noun precept (in England) an order to collect money under a rate 0
- noun precept a commandment or direction meant as a rule of action or conduct 0
- noun precept a rule of moral conduct; maxim 0
- noun precept a rule or direction, as in technical matters 0
- noun precept a written order; writ 0