Precept and Word

Precept

Precept noun - Rule of personal conduct.
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Synonyms for Precept

Word and precept are semantically related In some cases you can use "Word" instead a noun "Precept".

Nearby Words: preceptor, preceptive

Word

Word noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word

Precept and word are semantically related in mandate topic. Sometimes you can use "Precept" instead a noun "Word".

Nearby Words: wordy, wordless, wording, worded, wordily

Both words in one sentence

  • Genjyo Sanzo probably takes this the furthest, as by Word of God the only precept he's (coincidentally) complied with is chastity and he doesn't even personally identify as Buddhist.
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