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precept

noun

/ˈpriːsɛpt/

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

moral precepts

principle, rule, law, tenet, doctrine

anarchy, chaos

basic precept, moral precept, religious precept, fundamental precept

An arrangement of flowers tied or held together

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

a white crystalline substance used for seasoning and preserving food

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

a slight shade or variation of a color