English dictionary

precept

/'pr/i/s/E/pt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

rule of personal conduct

noun.communication

Synonyms principle

Source: WordNet 3.0
a doctrine that is taught

noun.cognition

Examples
He believed all the Christian precepts.

Synonyms commandment teaching

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action; esp., a command respecting moral conduct; an injunction; a rule.

noun

Source: webster1913