precept

CEFRC1

/ˈpɹiːsɛpt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A rule or principle that guides behavior.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Examples

  • An ounce of practice is worth a pound of precept.

  • Example is better than precept.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpɹɛsɛpt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.

  2. A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

  3. A tax rate set by such an order; the tax thus collected.

More examples

In context

  • Precept guides, but example draws.

  • By Heav’ns, ſuch Virtues, join’d with ſuch Succeſs, Diſtract my very Soul: Our Father’s Fortune Wou’d almoſt tempt us to renounce his Precepts.

  • The Parish Council is financed by raising a small levy - the precept - on all residential properties within the parish.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The golden rule is a moral blank that is taught in many cultures.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Late Latin praeceptum, form of praecipiō (“to teach”), from Latin prae (“pre-”) + capiō (“take”).