A precept is a rule or principle that provides guidance for behavior, often based on moral or religious teachings. It can also refer to an order or command given by someone in authority, such as a teacher giving instructions to their students.
Usage examples
The professor's main precept in the class was to always question the information presented, encouraging critical thinking.
The company CEO emphasized the precept of honesty and integrity in all business dealings.
The religious leader preached the precept of forgiveness and compassion towards others.
The book highlighted the precept of setting clear goals and taking small steps towards achieving them.
The coach's precept for success in sports was to prioritize discipline and teamwork over individual accomplishments.
The school implemented a new precept that required students to show respect and kindness to their peers.
In Fraser (No 2) the land was conveyed in 1866 on trust for the education of poor persons but was additionally confined to (i) persons in the ecclesiastical district of St Philip; and (ii) education in accordance with the Church of England precepts of the National Society. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Reform Judaism (known in Europe as Liberal Judaism) seeks to preserve the basic moral precepts of the Torah and other ethical aspects of Jewish tradition — including a passionate concern for social justice. (religion-online.org)