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precept

/ˈpɹiːsɛpt/

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noun

Precepto, norma

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

Examples :

"My grandfather's precept was to always be honest, even when it was difficult. "

El precepto de mi abuelo era ser siempre honesto, incluso cuando era difícil.

philosophy moral doctrine value religion character

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noun

Mandato, orden escrita

A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Examples :

"The landlord issued a precept demanding payment of the overdue rent. "

El propietario emitió un mandato exigiendo el pago del alquiler vencido.

demand finance law government economy

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noun

Mandato, precepto

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

Examples :

"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. "

El consejo del condado emitió un mandato al ayuntamiento, detallando la cantidad de impuesto sobre la propiedad que necesitaban recaudar en nombre del condado.

government politics finance law

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verb

enseñar, preceptuar

To teach by precepts.

Examples :

"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. "

El sabio anciano maestro enseñó a sus alumnos no solo con conferencias, sino mostrándoles la importancia de la bondad y la honestidad en sus propias acciones.

doctrine philosophy education religion moral