precept in German

precept in German is Vorschrift, Gebot, Grundsatz — precept means a rule that guides how someone should behave.

Vorschrift

noun

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

Gebot

noun

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

Grundsatz

noun

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

Maxime

noun

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

What does "precept" mean?

noun A rule that guides how someone should behave.
"I need hardly point out that Pinker doesn't really believe anything of what he writes, at least if example is stronger evidence of belief than precept."
noun (law) An official written order, especially one demanding that money be paid.
noun (UK) An instruction from one local council to another setting the level of tax to charge on its behalf.
noun The rate of tax fixed by such an order, or the tax collected under it.
"The Parish Council is financed by raising a small levy - the precept - on all residential properties within the parish."

I need hardly point out that Pinker doesn't really believe anything of what he writes, at least if example is stronger evidence of belief than precept.
Precept guides, but example draws.
The Parish Council is financed by raising a small levy - the precept - on all residential properties within the parish.

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What is "precept" in German?

"precept" in German is Vorschrift, Gebot, Grundsatz. precept means: A rule that guides how someone should behave.

Are there other ways to say "precept" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "precept": Vorschrift, Gebot, Grundsatz, Maxime.

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