precepts

/P R IY1 S EH0 P T S/
noun
  1. 1

    A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

  2. 2

    A written command, especially a demand for payment.

  3. 3

    An order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.

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