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Meanings of precept in English
Synonyms
Examples for "principle"
Examples for "principle"
1
It's not a problem of public relations, it's a problem of principle.
2
New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated said it strongly supported biosecurity in principle.
3
It said the local board granted its approval in principle last year.
4
However, in my view, such incidents raise a wider issue of principle.
5
It is easier, however, for opposition parties to raise questions of principle.
Usage of precept in English
1
Placing the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.
2
Therefore the mode of virtue falls under the precept of the law.
3
Therefore the precept of the observance of the Sabbath is unfittingly expressed.
4
The power of example and precept in his mother tended that way.
5
The Scriptures are clear on this point, both in precept and example:
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T he practical wisdom of Solomon is seen in this simple precept.
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Now manual labor is a matter of precept according to 1 Thess.
8
Now to the advantages arising from the strict observance of this precept:
9
The practise of this precept is the most difficult of all virtues.
10
Therefore it is not impossible to fulfill this precept in this life.
11
The precept was old, and seemed wise: I attempted to enforce it.
12
Again, the commandments of God contain the precept of obedience to superiors.
13
He has followed your precept, Madam; I hope you accept his conclusions.
14
Therefore it seems that the Law should contain no precept of hope.
15
There is a divine precept enjoining the practice of such duty: Heb.
16
Therefore it seems that this admonition is not required by the precept.
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Translations for precept
Precept through the time
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