precept

  • 41precept — pre·cept …

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  • 42precept — pre•cept [[t]ˈpri sɛpt[/t]] n. 1) a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct 2) an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim 3) a direction for performing a technical operation 4) law a written order issued pursuant to law •… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 43precept — /ˈprisɛpt / (say preesept) noun 1. a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct. 2. an injunction as to moral conduct; a maxim. 3. a rule, as for the performance of some technical operation. 4. an order for the collection of… …

  • 44precept —   Loina, ōlelo a o, ōlelo pa a, kauoha …

    English-Hawaiian dictionary

  • 45precept — An order or direction. A warrant; an order in writing. A writ or process. Adams v Vose, 67 Mass (1 Gray) 51, 58 …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 46precept of clare constat — The deed of a superior confirming title in the heir of a deceased vassal …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 47precept of sasine — The order of a superior that his vassal be invested with seisin …

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  • 48precept of clare constat — ˌkla(a)rēˈkänzˌtat Etymology: clare constat from Latin, it is clearly established Scots law : a deed in which a superior recognizes the title of the heir of a deceased vassal or tenant to enter upon the superior s land compare writ of clare… …

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  • 49Canonical Precept —     Canonical Precept     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Canonical Precept     (Precept: From the Lat. præceptum from præcipere, to command).     Precept, in its common acceptation, is opposed to counsel, inasmuch as the former imposes an obligation,… …

    Catholic encyclopedia

  • 50Engaged in one precept, exempt from another — The idea that someone who is engaged in the performance of one precept of the Law is exempt from another precept is a concept in rabbinical Judaism. In Hebrew this is rendered עוסק במצוה פטור מן המצוה, osek b mitzvah patur min hamitzvah (lit.… …

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