Precept

/pɹˈiːsɛpt/

/ˈpɹiˌsɛpt/

[noun]

Precept

[NOUN]

a doctrine that is taught

synonyms : commandment

teaching

rule of personal conduct

synonyms : principle

Examples

1. They believed that example is better than precept and that their children would learn to prioritize safety as well.

2. The precepts of Jesus outline this practice with great clearness.

3. JULIE CHUNG, Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs: This situation calls into question the core precepts of Haiti's democracy.

4. So that's the precept.