precept

UK
/ˈpriːsɛpt/
US
/ˈpriːsɛpt/

Übersetzungen

preceptsubstantiv
precepts
Pl.
UK
/ˈpriːsɛpt/
US
/ˈpriːsɛpt/
The doctor gave him a precept to follow a strict diet.
Доктор дал ему предписание соблюдать строгую диету.
The teacher's precept was to always be curious.
Наставление учителя заключалось в том, чтобы всегда быть любознательным.
The precept of honesty is important in every culture.
Заповедь честности важна в каждой культуре.
preceptverb
precepted
Präteritum
precepted
Partizip Perfekt
precepting
Gerundium
UK
/ˈpriː.sɛpt/
US
/ˈpriˌsɛpt/
Rare/transitive: ‘to instruct by means of precepts’

Definitionen

preceptsubstantiv
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
The precept of honesty is taught to children from a young age.
A writ or warrant issued by a legal authority to enforce a law or command.
The court issued a precept to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
preceptverb
To instruct or guide by means of precepts; to teach or command.
The tutor precepted the apprentices in the principles of good practice.