单词 | precept |
释义 | Word Frequency precept(ˈpriːsɛpt) noun 1. a rule or principle for action 2. a guide or rule for morals; maxim 3. a direction, esp for a technical operation 4. law a. a writ or warrant b. a written order to a sheriff to arrange an election, the empanelling of a jury, etc c. (in England) an order to collect money under a rate Word origin C14: from Latin praeceptum maxim, injunction, from praecipere to admonish, from prae before + capere to take |
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