precepting1
/prɪˈsɛptɪŋ/noun
The action of precept.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Southern Quarterly Review. From precept + -ing.
precepting2
/prɪˈsɛptɪŋ/adjective
That precepts; that commands or instructs; specifically (British, of a local government body) that has the power to demand a portion of the rates paid to a rating authority.
Origin
Mid 18th century. From precept + -ing. Compare earlier preceptive, preceptory.
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