-tərē noun
( -es )
Etymology: Medieval Latin praeceptoria, from praeceptor preceptor (among the Knights Templars) + Latin -ia -y — more at preceptor
1.
a. : a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars established on one of the provincial estates of the order ; broadly : commandery 2a(1)
b. : commandery 3
2.
a. : the manor or estate supporting a preceptory
b. : the buildings housing a preceptory