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单词 precept
释义 precept
 /pree"sept/,  n.  
  1. a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
  2. an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim.
  3. a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation.
  4.  Law.  
   a. a writ or warrant.
   b. a written order issued pursuant to law, as a sheriff's order for an election.
 [1300-50; ME < L praeceptum piece of advice, rule, n. use of neut. of praeceptus, ptp. of praecipere to direct, foresee, lit., to take beforehand, equiv. to prae- PRE- + -cep-, comb. form of capere to take + -tus ptp. suffix]
 Syn. 1. directive, order, guide, instruction, prescription.
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