All precept synonyms

noun precept

• implantation — the act of implanting.
• moralism — the habit of moralizing.
• inculcation — the act of inculcating, or teaching or influencing persistently and repeatedly so as to implant or instill an idea, theory, attitude, etc.
• bylaw — A bylaw is a law which is made by a local authority and which applies only in their area.
• convention — A convention is a way of behaving that is considered to be correct or polite by most people in a society.
• dogma — an official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc., as of a church. Synonyms: doctrine, teachings, set of beliefs, philosophy.
• jurisprudence — the science or philosophy of law.
• commandment — The Ten Commandments are the ten rules of behaviour which, according to the Old Testament of the Bible, people should obey.
• axiom — An axiom is a statement or idea which people accept as being true.
• devoirs — compliments or respects; courteous attentions
• canon — A canon is a member of the clergy who is on the staff of a cathedral.
• moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
• credenda — doctrines to be believed; matters of faith
• custom — A custom is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
• by the book — according to the rules; in the prescribed or usual way
• dictate — If you dictate something, you say or read it aloud for someone else to write down.
• command — If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
• form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
• adjuration — a solemn charge or command
• convenance — suitable behaviour; propriety
• dictum — A dictum is a formal statement made by someone who has authority.
• apophthegm — a short cryptic remark containing some general or generally accepted truth; maxim
• ordinance — an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command.
• aphorism — An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment.
• charge — If you charge someone an amount of money, you ask them to pay that amount for something that you have sold to them or done for them.
• mandate — a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative: The president had a clear mandate to end the war.
• formula — a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
• formulary — a collection or system of formulas.
• daffodil — A daffodil is a yellow spring flower with a central part shaped like a tube and a long stem.
• belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
• lesson — a section into which a course of study is divided, especially a single, continuous session of formal instruction in a subject: The manual was broken down into 50 lessons.
• behest — an authoritative order or earnest request
• generalisation — The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
• doctrine — a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.
• edict — a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. Synonyms: dictum, pronouncement.
• conventionalism — advocacy of or conformity to that which is established
• by-word — a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like.
• byword — Someone or something that is a byword for a particular quality is well known for having that quality.
• motto — a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
• ground rule — Usually, ground rules. basic or governing principles of conduct in any situation or field of endeavor: the ground rules of press conferences.
• ground rules — Usually, ground rules. basic or governing principles of conduct in any situation or field of endeavor: the ground rules of press conferences.
• in-junction — Law. a judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act.
• maxim — Hiram Percy, 1869–1936, U.S. inventor.
• injunction — Law. a judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act.
• generalization — the act or process of generalizing.
• guideline — any guide or indication of a future course of action: guidelines on the government's future policy.
• folkway — A custom or belief common to members of a society or culture.
• decree — A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country.
• order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
• adage — An adage is something which people often say and which expresses a general truth about some aspect of life.