precept
noun
a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
precepts
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pluralof precept.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Barron’s editors Lauren Rublin and Andrew Bary will be joined by Chris Davis, chairman of Davis Advisors, to discuss the current market climate, precepts of value investing, and some of his favorite stocks.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
These aren’t abstract legal theories; they are fundamental precepts of our federalist system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
The organization’s refusal to change from its founding precepts is what makes those precepts sacrosanct to some and archaic to others.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2025
She goes against his precepts and disobeys his orders — they appear as onscreen italic titles — and he gets stroppy, as a father would.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
It is among the most fundamental precepts in attention science.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
