Precept

A Precept (from the Latin pr?cipere, to teach) is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.

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In religion, precepts are usually commands respecting moral conduct.

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The term is encountered frequently the Jewish, Christian Scriptures; e.g.:

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:Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently. O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes! (Psalm 119(118):4-5, RSV).

Latin: Latin is an Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. It gained great importance as the formal language of the Roman Empire. All Romance languages are descended from Latin, and many words based on Latin are found in other modern languages such as English. The ...

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Religion: Religion (see etymology below) —sometimes used interchangeably with faith or belief system—is commonly defined as belief concerning the supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions and rituals associated with such belief. In its broadest sense som...