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precept

noun
/ˈpriːsɛpt/

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example Sentences

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

Example Expressions

moral precepts

Synonyms

principle, rule, law, tenet, doctrine

Antonyms

anarchy, chaos

Collocations

basic precept, moral precept, religious precept, fundamental precept

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