Direction and Precept

Direction

Direction noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: we were given very specific directions for the first part of the exam

Precept is a synonym for direction in law topic. In some cases you can use "Precept" instead a noun "Direction".

Precept

Precept noun - Rule of personal conduct.
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Synonyms for Precept

Direction is a synonym for precept in law topic. You can use "Direction" instead a noun "Precept", if it concerns topics such as principle, rule.

Nearby Words: preceptor, preceptive

How words are described

moral moral direction moral precept
general general direction general precept
central central direction central precept
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