Definisjon av Precept

Vi fant 6 definisjoner av Preceptengelsk.

Annonsering

WordNet WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Precept - rule of personal conduct
principle, precept
prescript, rule measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
ethical code, ethic the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group; "the Puritan ethic"; "a person with old-fashioned values"
higher law a principle that takes precedent over the laws of society
moral principle the principle that conduct should be moral
hypothetical imperative a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
Precept - a doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts"
teaching, precept, commandment
doctrine, ism, philosophical system, school of thought, philosophy a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
golden rule a command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount; "Whatsoever ye would that men do unto you, do you even so unto them" (Matthew 7:12)
= synonym
= antonym
= relatert ord

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

Substantiv

Precept - A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
Precept - A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Verb

Precept - To teach by precepts.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • A precept is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.

Siste søk