PRECEPT


Meaning of PRECEPT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pri:sept ]

( precepts)

A precept is a general rule that helps you to decide how you should behave in particular circumstances. ( FORMAL )

...an electoral process based on the precept that all men are born equal.

= principle

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