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
Even as her hard-line tactics have shown some success, Sheinbaum has not renounced the precepts of López Obrador, who, while retired, remains a revered and influential figure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 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
On the other hand, taste is conditioned solely by culture, which is so varied that it is impossible to reduce art to any one set of precepts.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
