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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The precepts typically prohibit decisions based on race, sex and other factors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
He joins Barron’s editors Lauren Rublin and Andrew Bary today at noon to discuss the current market climate, precepts of value investing, and some of his favorite stocks.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 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
At Facebook, Wynn-Williams writes, she’ll see those precepts “tested, chewed up, and thrown aside.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2025
Answer: First, let me commend you on your interest in following Islamic precepts in your life.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
