n.[C]

1. 训诫，戒律
   Islamic precepts

   伊斯兰教戒律

2. 格言，箴言
3. （技术上的）规则，规律
4. 【律】命令，令状

n.

1. a general rule regulating behaviour or thought.
2. a writ or warrant.
3. Brit. an order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.
   ▸Brit. a rate or tax set by a precept.