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precept

UK
/ˈpriːsɛpt/
US
/ˈpriːsɛpt/

Translations

preceptnoun
precepts
pl
UK
/ˈpriːsɛpt/
US
/ˈpriːsɛpt/
The precept of honesty is taught to children from a young age.
Le précepte d’honnêteté est enseigné aux enfants dès leur plus jeune âge.
Additional translations
mandatTerme juridique.
Synonyms
rule
instruction
commandment
guideline
tenet
maxim
doctrine
principle
preceptverb
precepted
Past Simple
precepted
Past Participle
precepting
Gerund
UK
/ˈpriː.sɛpt/
US
/ˈpriˌsɛpt/
Rare/transitive: ‘to instruct by means of precepts’
instruireSens rare, littéraire ou technique : enseigner par des préceptes.
The tutor precepted the apprentices in the principles of good practice.
Le tuteur instruisait les apprentis dans les principes des bonnes pratiques.
Synonyms
admonish
command
ordain
direct
enjoin
dictate
prescribe
teach
instruct

Definitions

preceptnoun
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.
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