principle, precept (noun)

rule of personal conduct

teaching, precept, commandment (noun)

a doctrine that is taught

"the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts"

precept (Noun)

A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

precept (Noun)

A written command, especially a demand for payment.

Precept

A precept is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.

Precept

A precept (from the Latin: præcipere, to teach) is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.