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precept

/ˈpriːsɛpt/

preceptnoun

precepts

/ˈpriːsɛpt/

Translations

précepte

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

preceptverb

precepted

Past Simple

precepted

Past Participle

precepting

ing-form

/ˈpriː.sɛpt/

/ˈpriˌsɛpt/

Rare/transitive: ‘to instruct by means of precepts’

Translations

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.

Definitions

To instruct or guide by means of precepts; to teach or command.

The tutor precepted the apprentices in the principles of good practice.

Synonyms