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Precept

noun
/ˈpɹiːsɛpt/
Word Frequency: 1.2

Definitions

1.nounA rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
2.nounA written command, especially a demand for payment.
3.nounAn order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.
4.verbTo teach by precepts.

Synonyms

principleteachingrulelessonrequirementdictumimperativetenetconceptorderprovisioncommandment

Rhymes With

adeptineptacceptinterceptpreppedleaptsweptyclept
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