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precepts

/ˈpriːsɛpts/

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noun

Précepte, principe

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. "

Ma grand-mère a vécu sa vie selon les préceptes d'honnêteté, de travail acharné et de gentillesse.

moral philosophy religion character value

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noun

Mandat, consigne

A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Examples :

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

Le conseil municipal a émis des mandats fiscaux à tous les propriétaires pour financer le nouveau parc.

demand business economy finance law

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noun

Prescriptions, directives

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. "

Le conseil municipal a émis des directives aux paroisses du village, détaillant le montant de l'impôt local que chacune devait collecter pour les services municipaux tels que l'entretien des routes.

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