Precept
noun
1.
a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
2.
an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim.
3.
a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation.
4.
Law.
a writ or warrant.
a written order issued pursuant to law, as a sheriff’s order for an election.
noun
1.
a rule or principle for action
2.
a guide or rule for morals; maxim
3.
a direction, esp for a technical operation
4.
(law)
a writ or warrant
a written order to a sheriff to arrange an election, the empanelling of a jury, etc
(in England) an order to collect money under a rate
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