noun🔗ShareA rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct."My grandfather's precept was to always be honest, even when it was difficult. "philosophymoraldoctrinevaluereligioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA written command, especially a demand for payment."The landlord issued a precept demanding payment of the overdue rent. "demandfinancelawgovernmenteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf."The county council issued a precept to the town council, detailing the amount of property tax they needed to collect on the county's behalf. "governmentpoliticsfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo teach by precepts."The wise old teacher precepted his students not just with lectures, but by showing them the importance of kindness and honesty in his own actions. "doctrinephilosophyeducationreligionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
