Vocabulary Entry

precept

|noun • verb

noun

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example Sentences

"The teacher provided a precept to guide the students' actions."

"One key precept of Buddhism is to treat others with compassion."

"The company has a precept that emphasizes honesty in all dealings."

verb

Example Sentences

"The leader will precept the team on the new policies."

"She was asked to precept the interns during their training."

"He precepted the volunteers to be mindful of their surroundings."