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A '''precept''' (from the {{langx|la|præcipere}}, to teach) is a [[wikt:commandment|commandment]], instruction, or order intended as an [[authority|authoritative]] rule of action. |
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In [[religion]], precepts are usually commands respecting [[morality|moral]] conduct. |
In [[religion]], precepts are usually commands respecting [[morality|moral]] conduct. |
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===Christianity=== |
===Christianity=== |
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The term is encountered frequently in the Jewish and Christian [[Scripture]]s: |
The term is encountered frequently in the Jewish and Christian [[Scripture]]s: |
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The usage of precepts in the [[Revised Standard Version]] of the Bible corresponds with that of the [[Hebrew Bible]]. The [[Septuagint]] (Samuel Rengster edition) has [[Greek language|Greek]] ''entolas'', which, too, may be rendered with precepts. |
The usage of precepts in the [[Revised Standard Version]] of the Bible corresponds with that of the [[Hebrew Bible]]. The [[Septuagint]] (Samuel Rengster edition) has [[Greek language|Greek]] ''entolas'', which, too, may be rendered with precepts. |
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{{Quote|A singular precept is a decree which directly and legitimately enjoins a specific person or persons to do or omit something, especially in order to urge the observance of law.}} |
{{Quote|A singular precept is a [[decree (canon law)|decree]] which directly and legitimately enjoins a specific person or persons to do or omit something, especially in order to urge the observance of law.}} |
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In [[Catholicism]], the "[[Commandments of the Church]]" may also be called "Precepts of the Church". |
In [[Catholicism]], the "[[Commandments of the Church]]" may also be called "Precepts of the Church". |
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{{main article|Buddhist ethics|Dhammika Sutta}} |
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In [[Buddhism]], the fundamental code of ethics is known as the [[The Five Precepts|Five Precepts]] (''Pañcaśīla'' in [[Sanskrit]], or ''Pañcasīla'' in [[Pāli]]), practiced by laypeople, either for a given period of time or for a lifetime. There are other levels of precepts, varying amongst traditions. In [[ |
In [[Buddhism]], the fundamental code of ethics is known as the [[The Five Precepts|Five Precepts]] (''Pañcaśīla'' in [[Sanskrit]], or ''Pañcasīla'' in [[Pāli]]), practiced by [[Upasaka|laypeople]], either for a given period of time or for a lifetime. The precepts also relate to right speech, action and livelihood aspects of the [[Noble Eightfold Path]], which is essential in [[Buddhist paths to liberation|Buddhist practices]]. There are other levels of precepts, varying amongst traditions. In [[Theravadin]] tradition, there are [[Eight Precepts]], [[Ten Precepts (Buddhism)|Ten Precepts]], and the [[Patimokkha]]. Eight Precepts are a more rigorous practice for laypeople. Ten Precepts are the training rules for ''[[samanera]]s'' and ''[[samaneri]]s'', novice [[monk]]s and [[nun]]s, respectively. The Patimokkha is the basic Theravada code of monastic discipline, consisting of 227 rules for monks, (''[[bhikkhu]]s'') and 311 rules for nuns (''[[bhikkhuni]]s'').<ref>{{cite web|last=Roshi|first=Robert Aitken|title=The Second Paramita (Buddhist Precepts)|url=http://zenproject.faithweb.com/zen_teachings/buddhist_precepts.html/|publisher=Kaohsiung, Taiwan Expat Community Forum|access-date=28 August 2012}}</ref> |
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==Secular law== |
==Secular law== |
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In secular [[law]], a precept is a command in writing; a species of [[writ]] issued from a court or other legal authority. It is now chiefly used of an order demanding payment. The Latin form ''praecipe'' (i.e., to enjoin, command) is used of the note of instructions delivered by a [[plaintiff]] or his [[lawyer]] to be filed by the officer of the court, giving the names of the plaintiff and [[defendant]]. |
In secular [[law]], a precept is a command in writing; a species of [[writ]] issued from a court or other legal authority. It is now chiefly used of an order demanding payment (in the UK, for example, the term is applied by local [[Council Tax#Precepting authorities|precepting authorities]] as part of the [[Council Tax]] system). The Latin form ''praecipe'' (i.e., to enjoin, command) is used of the note of instructions delivered by a [[plaintiff]] or his [[lawyer]] to be filed by the officer of the court, giving the names of the plaintiff and [[defendant]].<ref>{{EB1911 |wstitle=Precept |volume=22 |page=274 |inline=1}}</ref> |
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==Higher education== |
==Higher education== |
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[[Princeton University]] uses the term ''precept'' to describe what many other universities refer to as [[recitation#Education|recitations]]: large classes are often divided into several smaller discussion sections called precepts, which are led by the professor or graduate [[teaching assistant]]s. Precepts or recitations usually meet once a week to supplement the lectures and provide a venue for discussion of the course material.<ref>Aaron Sommers, ''The Nature of Time''. Preceptorial [[University of New Hampshire]].[http://www-ssg.sr.unh.edu/preceptorial/Summaries_2001/outline8_2001.html]</ref> |
[[Princeton University]] uses the term ''precept'' to describe what many other universities refer to as [[recitation#Education|recitations]]: large classes are often divided into several smaller discussion sections called precepts, which are led by the professor or graduate [[teaching assistant]]s. Precepts or recitations usually meet once a week to supplement the lectures and provide a venue for discussion of the course material.<ref>Aaron Sommers, ''The Nature of Time''. Preceptorial [[University of New Hampshire]].[http://www-ssg.sr.unh.edu/preceptorial/Summaries_2001/outline8_2001.html]</ref> |
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* [[Five precepts (Taoism)]] |
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* [[Ten precepts (Taoism)]] |
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* [[Preceptor]] |
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*Article ''entolē'' in ''Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament'', H. Balz and G. Schneider (ed.), Edinburgh 1990, Vol. I, pp. 459–60, which also cites sources for a discussion of the term's distinction from [[Greek language|Greek]] ''nomos''/"law". |
*Article ''entolē'' in ''Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament'', H. Balz and G. Schneider (ed.), Edinburgh 1990, Vol. I, pp. 459–60, which also cites sources for a discussion of the term's distinction from [[Greek language|Greek]] ''nomos''/"law". |
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*'' The [[Code of Canon Law]]'', 1983, in the English translation prepared by the Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland [http://www.deacons.net/Canon_Law/cci.htm] |
*'' The [[1983 Code of Canon Law|Code of Canon Law]]'', 1983, in the English translation prepared by the Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland [https://web.archive.org/web/20060619055307/http://www.deacons.net/Canon_Law/cci.htm] |
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*The [[Oxford English Dictionary]] lists the origin of precept as from the Latin roots of pre-septum. Thus precept is a pre coming-together/closure. |
*The [[Oxford English Dictionary]] lists the origin of precept as from the Latin roots of pre-septum. Thus precept is a pre coming-together/closure. |
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Latest revision as of 16:19, 25 October 2024
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A precept (from the Latin: præcipere, to teach) is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.
Religious law
[edit]In religion, precepts are usually commands respecting moral conduct.
Christianity
[edit]The term is encountered frequently in the Jewish and Christian Scriptures:
Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently. O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes!
— Psalm 119(118):4–5, RSV
The usage of precepts in the Revised Standard Version of the Bible corresponds with that of the Hebrew Bible. The Septuagint (Samuel Rengster edition) has Greek entolas, which, too, may be rendered with precepts.
Latin Catholicism
[edit]The Latin Church of the Catholic Church's canon law, which is based on Roman Law, makes a distinction between precept and law in Canon 49:
A singular precept is a decree which directly and legitimately enjoins a specific person or persons to do or omit something, especially in order to urge the observance of law.
In Catholicism, the "Commandments of the Church" may also be called "Precepts of the Church".
Buddhism
[edit]In Buddhism, the fundamental code of ethics is known as the Five Precepts (Pañcaśīla in Sanskrit, or Pañcasīla in Pāli), practiced by laypeople, either for a given period of time or for a lifetime. The precepts also relate to right speech, action and livelihood aspects of the Noble Eightfold Path, which is essential in Buddhist practices. There are other levels of precepts, varying amongst traditions. In Theravadin tradition, there are Eight Precepts, Ten Precepts, and the Patimokkha. Eight Precepts are a more rigorous practice for laypeople. Ten Precepts are the training rules for samaneras and samaneris, novice monks and nuns, respectively. The Patimokkha is the basic Theravada code of monastic discipline, consisting of 227 rules for monks, (bhikkhus) and 311 rules for nuns (bhikkhunis).[1]
Secular law
[edit]In secular law, a precept is a command in writing; a species of writ issued from a court or other legal authority. It is now chiefly used of an order demanding payment (in the UK, for example, the term is applied by local precepting authorities as part of the Council Tax system). The Latin form praecipe (i.e., to enjoin, command) is used of the note of instructions delivered by a plaintiff or his lawyer to be filed by the officer of the court, giving the names of the plaintiff and defendant.[2]
Higher education
[edit]Princeton University uses the term precept to describe what many other universities refer to as recitations: large classes are often divided into several smaller discussion sections called precepts, which are led by the professor or graduate teaching assistants. Precepts or recitations usually meet once a week to supplement the lectures and provide a venue for discussion of the course material.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Roshi, Robert Aitken. "The Second Paramita (Buddhist Precepts)". Kaohsiung, Taiwan Expat Community Forum. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ^ One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Precept". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 22 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 274.
- ^ Aaron Sommers, The Nature of Time. Preceptorial University of New Hampshire.[1]
Bibliography
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- Article entolē in Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament, H. Balz and G. Schneider (ed.), Edinburgh 1990, Vol. I, pp. 459–60, which also cites sources for a discussion of the term's distinction from Greek nomos/"law".
- The Code of Canon Law, 1983, in the English translation prepared by the Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland [2]
- The Oxford English Dictionary lists the origin of precept as from the Latin roots of pre-septum. Thus precept is a pre coming-together/closure.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Porter, Noah, ed. (1913). Webster's Dictionary. Springfield, Massachusetts: C. & G. Merriam Co. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)
