Definitions
a doctrine that is taught
Word origin
Borrowed from Late Latin praeceptum, form of praecipiō (“to teach”), from Latin prae (“pre-”) + capiō (“take”).
Used in a sentence
“Precept guides, but example draws.”
“By Heav’ns, ſuch Virtues, join’d with ſuch Succeſs, Diſtract my very Soul: Our Father’s Fortune Wou’d almoſt tempt us to renounce his Precepts.”
“I need hardly point out that Pinker doesn't really believe anything of what he writes, at least if example is stronger evidence of belief than precept.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Guiding principle”7 letters
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