[ 'pri:sɛpt ]
■ noun
1》 a general rule regulating behaviour or thought.
2》 a writ or warrant.
3》 Brit. an order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.
↘ Brit. a rate or tax set by a ~.
Derivatives
~ive adjective
Origin
ME: from L. praeceptum , neut. past participle of praecipere 'warn, instruct'.