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precepts
A precept (from the Latin: præcipere, to teach) is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of precepts in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of precepts in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of precepts in a Sentence
We love the precepts for the teacher's sake.
How many observe Christ's birthday How few, his precepts O 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.
He who knoweth the precepts by heart, but faileth to practice them, Is like unto one who lighteth a lamp and then shutteth his eyes.
Liberty Institute attorney Michael Berry:
After our investigation, it is clear that the facts and law are on Chaplain Modder’s side, chaplain Modder has done nothing more than provide ministerial services in accordance with the precepts of Chaplain Modder faith – which is completely consistent with Navy rules and federal law.
Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience. Precepts and instruction are useful so far as they go, but, without the discipline of real life, they remain of the nature of theory only.
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