Precept and Rule

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Precept

Precept noun - Rule of personal conduct.
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Rule is a synonym for precept in law topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Precept", when it comes to topics like principle, maxim. popular alternative
Nearby Words: preceptor, preceptive

Rule

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: read the rules that are posted before you use the pool
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Precept is a synonym for rule in law topic. You can use "Precept" instead a noun "Rule", if it concerns topics such as principle, standard, regulation. popular alternative
Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

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direct direct precept direct rule
general general precept general rule
basic basic precept basic rule

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  • Film / Broken Blossoms The Golden Rule: At the beginning of the movie, Chen quotes this as a precept of the Buddha's to two white men who are fighting.
    Source: Film / Broken Blossoms
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