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A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct. / (law) A written command, especially a demand for payment.

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precept

Source Word

precept

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct. / (law) A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Japanese Meaning

（個人の行動を規定する）規則、原則、戒律 / （法的に）書面による命令、支払い要求

She followed every precept her grandmother taught, believing they shaped her character.

彼女は祖母が教えたすべての行動の指針に従い、それらが性格を形作ると信じていた。

Sense（1）

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

Precept guides, but example draws.

Sense（2）

(law) A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Sense（3）

Sense（4）

A rate or tax set by a precept.

precepts

（ plural ）