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precepts

/ˈpriːsɛpts/

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noun

Vorschrift, Grundsatz

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

Examples :

"My grandmother lived her life according to the precepts of honesty, hard work, and kindness. "

Meine Großmutter lebte ihr Leben nach den Grundsätzen von Ehrlichkeit, harter Arbeit und Freundlichkeit.

moral philosophy religion character value

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noun

Anweisung, Vorschrift

A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Examples :

"The city council issued tax precepts to all homeowners to fund the new park. "

Der Stadtrat erließ Steueranweisungen an alle Hausbesitzer, um den neuen Park zu finanzieren.

demand business economy finance law

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noun

Anweisungen, Vorschriften

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

Examples :

"The town council issued precepts to the village parishes, detailing the amount of local tax each needed to collect for town-wide services like road maintenance. "

Der Stadtrat erließ Anweisungen an die Dorfparochien, in denen der Betrag der örtlichen Steuer aufgeführt war, den jede für gemeindeweite Dienstleistungen wie Straßeninstandhaltung erheben musste.

government politics finance