precept

• Nom désignant une règle générale, un principe ou une instruction destiné à guider le comportement, les pensées ou les actions.

A noun referring to a general rule, principle, or instruction intended to guide behavior, thought, or action.

1. Rule or principleC1formal

   A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

   Précepte

   • The teacher explained the precepts of good conduct.
   • One of the basic precepts of democracy is freedom of speech.
   • He followed the precept of treating others with respect.

   Synonymesaxiomcanoncommandmentdecreedirectivedoctrineedictguidelineinstructionlawmaximorderprincipleregulationruletenet

2. Moral instructionC1formal

   A command or principle intended as a guide for moral behavior.

   Précepte (instruction morale)

   • The precept 'do no harm' is central to medical ethics.
   • Ancient philosophers often wrote about moral precepts.
   • She lived by the precept that honesty is the best policy.

   Synonymescommandmentdirectivedoctrineguidelineinjunctionmaximprincipleruleteachingtenet