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precept

/ˈpriːsɛpt/

preceptnoun

precepts

/ˈpriːsɛpt/

Translations

предписание

The doctor gave him a precept to follow a strict diet.

Доктор дал ему предписание соблюдать строгую диету.

наставление

The teacher's precept was to always be curious.

Наставление учителя заключалось в том, чтобы всегда быть любознательным.

заповедь

The precept of honesty is important in every culture.

Заповедь честности важна в каждой культуре.

Additional translations

правило

постановление

принцип

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

Gerund

/ˈpriː.sɛpt/

/ˈpriˌsɛpt/

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

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