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Detailed Translations for precept from English to German

precept:

precept [the ~] noun

  1. the precept (regulation; rule)
    die Richtlinie
  2. the precept (axiom; dogma; fundamental property; maxim; tenet)
    der Grundsatz; Axiom
  3. the precept (main proposition; principle; central argument; maxim)
    die Devise; der Grundsatz; die Grundsätze; Axiom

Translation Matrix for precept:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Axiom axiom; central argument; dogma; fundamental property; main proposition; maxim; precept; principle; tenet article of faith; dogma
Devise central argument; main proposition; maxim; precept; principle device; maxim; motto; parole; slogan
Grundsatz axiom; central argument; dogma; fundamental property; main proposition; maxim; precept; principle; tenet article of faith; chief principle; dogma; fundamental principle; maxim; motto; slogan
Grundsätze central argument; main proposition; maxim; precept; principle article of faith; dogma
Richtlinie precept; regulation; rule charter; directive; guide; guideline; house rules; policy; prescription; recommendation; regulation; statute
- commandment; principle; teaching

Related Words for "precept":

  • precepts

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Related Definitions for "precept":

  1. a doctrine that is taught1
    • he believed all the Christian precepts1
  2. rule of personal conduct1

Wiktionary Translations for precept:

precept
noun
  1. rule or principle governing personal conduct
precept
noun
  1. Philosophie, Theologie: ein allgemeingültiger, konkreter und genau formulierter Ausspruch, der sehr Autorität und bekannt ist

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