phrase vs precept

phrase

noun
  • A short written or spoken expression. 

  • A word or, more commonly, a group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words. 

  • A small section of music in a larger piece. 

  • A short individual motion forming part of a choreographed dance. 

verb
  • To perform a passage with the correct phrasing. 

  • To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words. 

  • To divide into melodic phrases. 

precept

noun
  • A written command, especially a demand for payment. 

  • An order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf. 

  • A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct. 

  • A rate or tax set by a precept. 

verb
  • To act as a preceptor; to teach a physician-in-training by supervising their clinical practice. 

How often have the words phrase and precept occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )