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| pre·cept [ pr sèpt ] (plural pre·cepts) |
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1. principle: a rule, instruction, or principle that guides somebody's actions, especially one that guides moral behavior
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2. warrant or writ: a warrant or writ that is issued by a legal authority
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| [14th century. < Latin praeceptum "something taught," < past participle of praecipere "teach," literally "take before" < capere "take"] |
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