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单词 precept
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
pre•cept /ˈprisɛpt/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. a direction given as a rule of behavior, esp. moral behavior.
See -cep-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
pre•cept  (prēsept),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
  2. an injunction as to moral conduct;
    maxim.
  3. a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation.
  4. 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
  1. a rule or principle for action
  2. a guide or rule for morals; maxim
  3. a direction, esp for a technical operation
  4. a writ or warrant
  5. (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
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