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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pre•cept /ˈprisɛpt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a direction given as a rule of behavior, esp. moral behavior.
See -cep-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pre•cept (prē′sept),USA pronunciation n. - a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
- an injunction as to moral conduct;
maxim. - a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation.
- Law
- a writ or warrant.
- a written order issued pursuant to law, as a sheriff 's order for an election.
- Latin praeceptum piece of advice, rule, noun, nominal use of neuter of praeceptus, past participle of praecipere to direct, foresee, literally, to take beforehand, equivalent. to prae- pre- + -cep-, combining form of capere to take + -tus past participle suffix
- Middle English 1300–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged directive, order, guide, instruction, prescription.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: precept /ˈpriːsɛpt/ n - a rule or principle for action
- a guide or rule for morals; maxim
- a direction, esp for a technical operation
- a writ or warrant
- (in England) an order to collect money under a rate
Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin praeceptum maxim, injunction, from praecipere to admonish, from prae before + capere to take |