noun
- a rule or principle that guides behavior or thought
- a command or instruction given as a rule of action or conduct
Usage: formal
Examples
- The golden rule is a moral precept found in many religions.
- She followed the precept that honesty is the best policy.
- The teacher’s precepts about hard work influenced her students.
- Ancient philosophers established precepts for living a good life.
- The company operates according to the precept that customers come first.
- His grandmother’s precepts about kindness shaped his character.