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Synonyms
pre·cept (prḗsĕpt́)

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin praeceptum from neuter past participle of praecipere, to advise, teach, prae-, pre-, + capere, to take.]

noun 

  1. A rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct.
  2. Law An authorized direction or order; a writ.