ALL meanings of precepts
pre·cept
P p - noun precepts a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct. 1
- noun precepts an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim. 1
- noun precepts a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation. 1
- noun precepts Law. a writ or warrant. a written order issued pursuant to law, as a sheriff's order for an election. 1