English Dictionary

precept

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈpɹiːsɛpt/

名詞

イギリス英語

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

日本語の意味

（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。

意味（1）

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

Precept guides, but example draws.

意味（2）

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

意味（3）

(UK) An order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.

意味（4）

A rate or tax set by a precept.

The Parish Council is financed by raising a small levy - the precept - on all residential properties within the parish. http://www.medsteadpc.org/community/medstead-parish-council-12575/home

precepts （ plural ）