A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
An order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.
A written command, especially a demand for payment.
A rate or tax set by a precept.
To act as a preceptor; to teach a physician-in-training by supervising their clinical practice.
A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.