precept (Meaning)

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precept (n)

rule of personal conduct

a doctrine that is taught

precept Sentence Examples

  1. The teacher instilled in his students the precept of honesty and integrity.
  2. The religious precept instructs followers to treat others with compassion.
  3. The moral precept dictates that we should respect the rights of others.
  4. Parents often pass down important precepts to their children, shaping their values.
  5. The company's precept of customer satisfaction guides all its decisions.
  6. The ethical precept of beneficence requires medical professionals to prioritize the well-being of their patients.
  7. The precept of non-violence advocates for resolving conflicts peacefully.
  8. The religious precept of faith requires believers to trust in the teachings of their religion.
  9. The precept of natural law suggests that certain principles are inherent in the human condition.
  10. The legal precept of innocence until proven guilty protects the rights of individuals accused of crimes.

FAQs About the word precept

rule of personal conduct, a doctrine that is taught

axiom,principle, value, law, maxim, code, rule, fundamental, bylaw, edict

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The teacher instilled in his students the precept of honesty and integrity.

The religious precept instructs followers to treat others with compassion.

The moral precept dictates that we should respect the rights of others.

Parents often pass down important precepts to their children, shaping their values.