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precept in Latin

precept in Latin is praeceptum — precept means a rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

precept in Latin

praeceptum
noun
A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

What does "precept" mean?

  1. noun A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
  2. noun A written command, especially a demand for payment.
  3. noun An order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.
  4. noun A tax rate set by such an order; the tax thus collected.
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What is "precept" in Latin?

"precept" in Latin is praeceptum. precept means: A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

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