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Important rule of action and behavior
A precept (from the Latin: præcipere, to teach) is traditionally defined as a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of
Precept
Basic code of ethics for Buddhist laity
The five precepts (Sanskrit: pañcaśīla; Pali: pañcasīla) or five rules of training (Sanskrit: pañcaśikṣapada; Pali: pañcasikkhapada) is the most important
Five_precepts
Swedish electric concept car
The Polestar Precept is a 4-door electric concept car by Polestar, a subsidiary of Volvo Cars and Geely. The Precept was unveiled on February 25, 2020
Polestar_Precept
Basic ethics code for lay practitioners
Precepts (Orthodox Taoist Canon 0809), the five basic precepts are: The first precept: No Killing; The second precept: No Stealing; The third precept:
Five_precepts_(Taoism)
Unincorporated community in Nebraska, U.S.
Precept is an unincorporated community in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States. A post office was established in Precept in 1877, and remained in operation
Precept,_Nebraska
American Christian evangelical organization
Precept is an interdenominational Christian evangelical organization based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, US. The organization’s stated mission is to bring
Precept Ministries International
Precept_Ministries_International
Set of moral codes in Mahayana Buddhism
The Bodhisattva Precepts (Skt. bodhisattva-śīla or bodhisattva-saṃvāra, traditional Chinese: 菩薩戒; ; pinyin: Púsà Jiè, Japanese: 菩薩戒, romanized: bosatsukai;
Bodhisattva_Precepts
Buddhist code of conduct observed during Uposatha days and festivals
Buddhism, the Eight Precepts (Sanskrit: aṣṭāṇga-śīla or aṣṭā-sīla, Pali: aṭṭhaṅga-sīla or aṭṭha-sīla) is a list of moral precepts that are observed by
Eight_precepts
Ethics and code of conduct in Buddhism
has been variously described as virtue, moral discipline uprightness and precept, skillful conduct. Sīla is one of the three practices foundational to Buddhism
Buddhist_ethics
HMS Precept (Z266) was a net laying ship for the Royal Navy during the Second World War acquired from the United States Navy in October 1944 via Lend-Lease
HMS_Precept
Laws considered binding on the Catholic faithful
In the Catholic Church, the Precepts of the Church, sometimes called the Commandments of the Church, are certain laws considered binding on the faithful
Precepts_of_the_Church
Code of conduct in Taoism
The Ten Precepts of Taoism were outlined in a short text that appears in Dunhuang manuscripts (DH31, 32), the Scripture of the Ten Precepts (Shíjiè jīng
Ten_precepts_(Taoism)
Legal and philosophical theory that there are values inherent in nature
to Thomas Aquinas' precepts. This reason is believed to be embodied, in its most abstract form, in the concept of a primary precept: "Good is to be sought
Natural_law
Catholic program
The Neocatechumenal Way, also known as the Neocatechumenate, or NCW is a program in the Catholic Church. It is inspired by the catechumenate of the early
Neocatechumenal_Way
American white supremacist and criminal (1938–2007)
restrictive gender roles which were practiced within Aryan Nations, precept 35 of "88 Precepts" regards homosexuality as unnatural and also views sex as an act
David Lane (white supremacist)
David_Lane_(white_supremacist)
Literary work by Ban Zhao
Women (Chinese: 女誡), also translated as Admonitions for Women, Women's Precepts, or Warnings for Women, is a work by the Han dynasty female intellectual
Lessons_for_Women
American Christian author and Bible teacher (1933–2025)
2025) was an American Christian author, Bible teacher and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. She was a four-time winner of the ECPA Christian
Kay_Arthur
1974 religious text
9. Precepts on the Religion 10. Precepts on the Self-restraint 11. Precepts on the Non-possessiveness 12. Precepts on the Non-violence 13. Precepts on
Saman_Suttam
Medieval writing office
A chancery or chancellery (Latin: cancellaria) is a medieval writing office, responsible for the production of official documents. The title of chancellor
Chancery_(medieval_office)
Topics referred to by the same term
Precepts may refer to: Ten precepts (Buddhism) Ten precepts (Taoism) This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Ten precepts.
Ten_precepts
1993 tabletop role-playing game
Mage: The Ascension is a supernatural fiction tabletop role-playing game first published on August 19, 1993, by White Wolf Publishing. It is set in the
Mage:_The_Ascension
Buddhist ordained novices
(and sāmaṇerīs – the equivalent term for women) live according to the Ten Precepts and devote themselves to religious service during breaks from secular schooling
Samanera
Penetrative sexual activity for reproduction or sexual pleasure
people undertake the Five Precepts, the third of which is avoiding sexual misconduct. Peter Harvey says that this precept "relates primarily to the avoidance
Sexual_intercourse
Principal precept of bioethics meaning "first, do no harm"
Non-maleficence, which is derived from the maxim, is one of the principal precepts of bioethics that all students in healthcare are taught in school and is
Primum_non_nocere
Golf equipment manufacturer
including balls, clubs, and accessories utilizing both the Bridgestone and Precept brand names. Its parent company Bridgestone was founded in 1931 by Shojiro
Bridgestone_Golf
Buddhist nuns in Thailand
As female monastics ordained under The Eight or Ten Precepts (i.e., more than the Five Precepts taken by laypersons), they formally occupy a position
Maechi
Sanctification of the Name, precept of Judaism
Kiddush HaShem (Hebrew: קידוש השם "sanctification of the Name") is a precept of Judaism. In rabbinic sources and modern parlance, it refers to private
Kiddush_Hashem
1955–1975 war in Southeast Asia
public figures opposed to the war led by Bertrand Russell, to apply the precepts of international law. The tribunal found the US and allies guilty of acts
Vietnam_War
Buddhist day of observance
followers make a conscious effort to keep the Five Precepts or (as the tradition suggests) the ten precepts. It is a day for practicing the Buddha's teachings
Uposatha
First written constitution of France, adopted during the French Revolution
collapse of the absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime. One of the basic precepts of the French Revolution was adopting constitutionality and establishing
French_Constitution_of_1791
Ancient Greek didactic poem
The "Precepts of Chiron" (Ancient Greek: Χείρωνος ὑποθῆκαι, Cheírōnos hypothêkai) is a now fragmentary Greek didactic poem that was attributed to Hesiod
Precepts_of_Chiron
2006 Belgian film
TechnoCalyps is a 2006 Belgian transhumanism documentary film written and directed by Frank Theys. It explores the advance of technology. Set as a three-part
TechnoCalyps
original on May 15, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2008. "Cisco Systems to Acquire Precept Software Inc". Cisco Systems. March 11, 1998. Retrieved April 15, 2008
List_of_acquisitions_by_Cisco
Battery electric full-size luxury sedan
thousand euros. The Polestar 5 was first developed as the 2020 Polestar Precept concept car, and a prototype of the Polestar 5 was displayed in June 2022
Polestar_5
Political party in Northern Ireland
preservation of Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom. A founding precept of the party is that "nothing which is morally wrong can be politically
Traditional_Unionist_Voice
Range of Indian religious traditions
the concept of missionary conversion, either way, is anathema to the precepts of Hinduism. Réunion is not a country, but an overseas department and region
Hinduism
Apparent unusual observation in the sky
[The basic theological premises, iconography, activities, and cultural precepts of several UFO religious movements (the Aetherius Society, Heaven's Gate
Unidentified_flying_object
Cosmological dualism in Chinese philosophy
Jing Qi Shen Hun and po Practices Three Treasures (virtues) Five Precepts Ten Precepts Meditation Alchemy Neidan Waidan Bugang Chu Diet (Bigu) Sexual practices
Yin_and_yang
British science-fiction film
husband Paul move into their new country house. T.I.M.'s pre-programmed precept of serving his mistress (Abi) preferentially over his master (Paul) quickly
T.I.M._(film)
Local taxation system
may consist of components (precepts) levied and redistributed to other agencies or authorities (each known as a precepting authority). The Valuation Tribunal
Council_Tax
Overview of and topical guide to Taoism
Lord's Scripture of Precepts, the five basic precepts are: The first precept: No murdering The second precept: No stealing The third precept: No sexual misconduct
Outline_of_Taoism
South Korean robot monk
the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was introduced during a Buddhist precept ceremony held at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul on May 6, 2026, to modernize Buddhism
Gabi_(robot)
Japanese Samurai, Daimyo and Military ruler of Japan from 1603 to 1605
Precepts on the secret of success in life drafted by Tokugawa Ieyasu from the collection of Nikkō Tōshō-gū
Tokugawa_Ieyasu
Ritual scars on Buddhist monks
the jieba ceremony is often taken from sutras, including the sixteenth precept of the Fanwang jing which discusses Bodhisattva renunciation practices
Jieba
Christian feast day for Jesus's legal father
Originally a double of the second class and a feast of precept, it was re-raised to be of precept in 1917 after having this status intermittently lost,
Saint_Joseph's_Day
Religion of the Jewish people
Crisis" and Dr. Eilon Schwartz's "Bal Tashchit: A Jewish Environmental Precept" note about the Jewish concept of Bal Tashchit, which prohibits unnecessary
Judaism
Pali-language title of nobility in Buddhism
(shramanerika) ten-precept novice renunciant, or a Sikkhamana (wearing white, brown or sometimes pink), but not to non-ordained precept-holders. Category:Theravada
Ayya_(Pali_word)
Iranian religion founded by Zoroaster
that expresses itself as greed, wrath, and envy. Thus, the central moral precepts of the religion are good thoughts (humata), good words (hukhta), and good
Zoroastrianism
1985 English local council political campaign
authority, with the higher tier authority setting its rate in the form of a precept which was added to the rate levels set by the lower tier authorities it
Rate-capping_rebellion
First book focused on public health and medical ethics
Medical Ethics; or, a Code of Institutes and Precepts, Adapted to the Professional Conduct of Physicians and Surgeons is a medical book focused on public
Medical_Ethics_(book)
Ethnoreligious group of the Levant
other. The Druze follow seven moral precepts or duties that are considered the core of the faith. The Seven Druze precepts are: Veracity in speech and the
Druze
Ancient Indian principle of nonviolence
Pancha Mahavrata. It is also one of the central precepts of Hinduism and the first of the five precepts of Buddhism. Ahimsa is inspired by the premise
Ahimsa
Buddhist practices for higher virtue, mind, and wisdom
canon Post-canon Practices Three Jewels Buddhist paths to liberation Five precepts Perfections Meditation Philosophical reasoning Devotional practices Merit
Threefold_Training
Japanese daimyō of the Azuchi–Momoyama and Edo periods (1562–1611)
the recitation of poetry, putting the martial arts above all else. His precepts show the single-mindedness and Spartan attitudes of the man, [they] demonstrate
Katō_Kiyomasa
City and municipality in Jalisco, Mexico
professors, students and others to re-establish the university. These precepts were organized into a law called the Organic Law (Ley Orgánica). It was
Guadalajara
Biblical principles relating to ethics and worship
Divine command theory Five Pillars of Islam Five Precepts (Taoism) Five Precepts (Buddhism) Eight precepts (Buddhism) Maat, 42 confessions, 'The negative
Ten_Commandments
Islamic law
state. According to the traditionalist (Atharī) Muslim view, the major precepts of Sharia were passed down directly from the Islamic prophet Muhammad without
Sharia
Meditation-based school of Mahāyāna Buddhism
and precepts. Various sets of precepts are taken in Zen, including the five precepts, "ten essential precepts", and the sixteen bodhisattva precepts. This
Zen
German industrialist and humanitarian (1908–1974)
outright on 26 June 1942. The inscription is a compressed version of a precept in the Talmud; see Talmud § Saving a life at Wikiquote. Crowe 2004, pp
Oskar_Schindler
Austrian media artist (1940–2026)
damage societal beauty standards inflict on the female body. Based on the precepts laid out in her 1972 manifesto, Export curated an exhibition of feminist
Valie_Export
others. He was very worried about Eijiro's state after the fight with Eight Precepts of Death and cried tears of relief when he realized Eijiro was fine.[ch
List of My Hero Academia characters
List_of_My_Hero_Academia_characters
American journalist (born 1965)
Bedroom", the "Islamic Bill of Rights for Women in the Mosque", and "99 Precepts for Opening Hearts, Minds and Doors in the Muslim World". She has also
Asra_Nomani
Marian apparitions in December 1531
and stamping of the image, along with the divine office itself, and the precept of hearing a Catholic Mass on December 12, the last date of the apparitions
Our_Lady_of_Guadalupe
American comedian and television host (born 1962)
history and processes, and satirizing such popular American political precepts as "one man, one vote", "government by the people", and "every vote counts"
Jon_Stewart
Sumerian wisdom literature
those faraway nights, in those years, in those far remote years." The precepts are placed in the mouth of a king Šuruppak (SU.KUR.RUki), son of Ubara-Tutu
Instructions_of_Shuruppak
Automobile factory in Ghent, Belgium
Universe Concept You Concept Coupe Concept Estate Concept XC Coupe Polestar Precept Concept Polestar O2 Concept Related articles List passenger cars engines
Volvo_Car_Gent
Vinaya Sutra in Mahayana Buddhism
major precepts for Bodhisattvas (Chinese: 十重戒) and the 48 minor precepts to follow to advance along the bodhisattva path. The bodhisattva precepts of the
Brahmajāla_Sūtra
Tragedy by William Shakespeare
the similarity between Burghley addressing his Ten Precepts to his son, and Polonius offering "precepts" to his son, Laertes. Jenkins suggests that any personal
Hamlet
Absence of belief in the existence of deities; the opposite of theism
persistent feature of political if not so much philosophical debate. Moral precepts such as "murder is wrong" are seen as divine laws, requiring a divine lawmaker
Atheism
c. 1210 Carmelite text
spiritual tradition, and is composed almost exclusively of scriptural precepts. Saint Albert Avogadro (1149–1214), a priest of the Canons Regular and
Rule_of_Saint_Albert
Lay followers of Buddhism, not monks or nuns
follower" (upāsako sīlavā), the Buddha replies that one undertakes the Five Precepts. Asked how one practices being a lay follower "both for his own benefit
Upāsaka
Type of Buddhist renunciant in Cambodia
A donchee (Khmer: ដូនជី) is a pious Eight- or Ten Precepts-holding anagārikā laywoman residing in a pagoda in Buddhism in Cambodia, where bhikkhuni (nun's)
Donchee
American author and motivational speaker
BubbleUp. "Homepage". lproof.org. Retrieved 19 October 2016. "Home - Precept.org". precept.org. Retrieved 19 October 2016. Molly Worthen (November 2010). "Housewives
Priscilla_Shirer
Buddhist monk
as the "going forth" (Pali: pabbajja). Sāmaneras are subject to the Ten Precepts. From there full ordination (Pali: upasampada) may take place. Bhikkhus
Bhikkhu
British writer and physician (1859–1930)
Spiritualism and encouraged the Spiritualists' National Union to accept an eighth precept—that of following the teachings and example of Jesus of Nazareth. He was
Arthur_Conan_Doyle
School of Mahayana Buddhism in Japan
the bodhisattva precepts like the Kenkairon (Clarifying the Precepts), are central to the Tendai understanding of ordination and precepts. Apart from these
Tendai
Information technology system architecture
Sourcing List The CQRS Frequently Asked Questions CQRS - a new architecture precept based on segregation of commands and queries Rethink How You Build Software
Command Query Responsibility Segregation
Command_Query_Responsibility_Segregation
Social-cultural system
Islam. In place of these principles the Druze have instituted the seven precepts noted above. J. Stewart, Dona (2008). The Middle East Today: Political
Religion
Teacher responsible to uphold a certain law or tradition
preceptor (from Latin, "praecepto") is a teacher responsible for upholding a precept, meaning a certain law or tradition. Senior Buddhist monks can become the
Preceptor
First woman according to the Abrahamic creation myth
why was the precept of menstruation (nidah) given to her? Because she shed the blood of Adam [by causing death], therefore was the precept of menstruation
Eve
Creative work to evoke aesthetic response
nothing behind, or was an idea, it could not be bought and sold. "Democratic precepts revolving around the idea that a work of art is a commodity impelled the
Art
Horror television series (1996–1999)
staffed by small teams of specialist members. Each House is ruled by a "Precept", who wears a signet ring engraved with a distinctive L (one of the original
Poltergeist:_The_Legacy
Ancient Eurasian icon and Nazi symbol
Factors of Enlightenment Sati Dhamma vicaya Pīti Passaddhi Śīla Five precepts Eight precepts Bodhisattva vow Pratimokṣa Threefold Training Śīla Samadhi Prajñā
Swastika
Country in South Asia
inflicted on the Indian Army called into question some of the most deeply held precepts of Nehru's foreign and defence policies. (f) Raghavan, Srinath (2019).
India
72 mpg‑US (3.3 L/100 km; 86 mpg‑imp). General Motors developed the 80 mpg Precept, Ford designed the 72 mpg Prodigy, and Chrysler built the 72 mpg ESX-3
Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles
Partnership_for_a_New_Generation_of_Vehicles
Extremist interpretation of Salafi jihadism
of the army of "Rome" by IS; that a strict adherence to following the precepts "established by the Prophet Muhammad and his earliest followers" is necessary
Ideology_of_the_Islamic_State
Albanian concept of faith, honor, and keeping one's word
Besa (indefinite form: besë) is an Albanian cultural precept, usually translated as 'pledge of honor', 'solemn faith', 'solemn oath', 'to keep the promise'
Besa_(Albanian_culture)
Mystic practices in Islam
original precepts from Muhammad through Ali ibn Abi Talib, with the notable exception of the Naqshbandi order, which traces its original precepts to Muhammad
Sufism
Legal-political and theological treatise by Tomás Fernández de Medrano
monarchy, aristocracy, and timocracy with twenty-one precepts. Its first volume, titled On the Three Precepts that the Ambassador of the Romans Gave to King
República_Mista
Collection of Hindu religious texts
Agama texts describe cosmology, epistemology, philosophical doctrines, precepts on meditation and practices, four kinds of yoga, mantras, temple construction
Agama_(Hinduism)
Buddhist monastery in Hebei, China
Precept Platform (simplified Chinese: 戒坛; traditional Chinese: 戒壇; pinyin: Jiè Tán) is the place for monks and worshipers to undertake the precepts of
Longxing_Temple
Relation between Buddhist theory and practice and sexuality
less serious than failure to live up to any other precept. In point of fact, the most difficult precept of all for nearly everybody to live up to is the
Buddhism_and_sexuality
Transnational Sunni Islamist organization
system and insists on complying the political system with Islamic legal precepts. When asked whether the Muslim Brotherhood seeks to establish a religious
Muslim_Brotherhood
Sanskrit term for precepts and treatises
romanized: Śāstra pronounced [ɕaːstrɐ]) is a Sanskrit word that means "precept, rules, manual, compendium, book or treatise" in a general sense. The word
Shastra
Early Christian and Jewish religious systems
these cases, according to Scholem, texts such as the Zohar adapted Gnostic precepts for the interpretation of the Torah, while not using the language of Gnosticism
Gnosticism
Set of sixth-century Christian religious rules
Rule of the Master is an anonymous sixth-century collection of monastic precepts. The text of the Rule of the Master is found in the Concordia Regularum
Rule_of_the_Master
Japanese educational institution in Tokyo
The Gakushūin (学習院), or Gakushuin School Corporation (学校法人学習院, Gakkō Hōjin Gakushūin), historically known as the Peers' School, is a Japanese educational
Gakushūin
of the five precepts bans the taking of life. The interpretation (in all traditions excluding Tibetan Buddhism, which interprets the precept as equivalent
Animals_in_Buddhism
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
Universe Concept You Concept Coupe Concept Estate Concept XC Coupe Polestar Precept Concept Polestar O2 Concept Related articles List passenger cars engines
Volvo_Engine_Architecture
Semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism
Jing Qi Shen Hun and po Practices Three Treasures (virtues) Five Precepts Ten Precepts Meditation Alchemy Neidan Waidan Bugang Chu Diet (Bigu) Sexual practices
Laozi
PRECEPT
PRECEPT
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
The Preceptor
Boy/Male
Arabic
Educator; Preceptor
Boy/Male
Hindu
Preceptor of the universe
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Preceptor of the Gods
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sarvacharya | ஸரà¯à®µà®¾à®šà®¾à®°à¯à®¯
Preceptor of all
Sarvacharya | ஸரà¯à®µà®¾à®šà®¾à®°à¯à®¯
Boy/Male
Tamil
The intelligent one, Name of Brihaspati, Planet jupiter, Spiritual preceptor, Epithet of Narayan
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Preceptor; Teacher; Well Read; Wise
Boy/Male
Hindu
Preceptor of Skanda
Boy/Male
Tamil
Jagadguru | ஜகதகà¯à®°à¯
Preceptor of the universe
Jagadguru | ஜகதகà¯à®°à¯
Boy/Male
Tamil
Jagatguru | ஜகதகà¯à®°à¯
Preceptor of the world
Jagatguru | ஜகதகà¯à®°à¯
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Preceptor of the Gods
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Preceptor of the World
Boy/Male
Hindu
Preceptor of all
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun, Thai
An Executor; Preceptor; Administrator (of a will)
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
An Executor; Preceptor; Administrator (of a will)
Boy/Male
Tamil
Skandaguru | ஸà¯à®•à¯à®¨à¯à®¤à®•à¯à®°à¯à®‚
Preceptor of Skanda
Skandaguru | ஸà¯à®•à¯à®¨à¯à®¤à®•à¯à®°à¯à®‚
Boy/Male
Hindu
The intelligent one, Name of Brihaspati, Planet jupiter, Spiritual preceptor, Epithet of Narayan
PRECEPT
PRECEPT
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Princess of Malava Kingdom
Boy/Male
Tamil
Biswajiy | பீஸà¯à®µà®œà¯€à®¯Â
Boy/Male
Hindu
God of victory, Winner
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
More Intelligent
Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend
Son of Arthur.
Boy/Male
Hindu
The Lord, King of the universe
Boy/Male
Muslim
Obtainer, Winner, Earner
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
So Much Absorbed
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
One who Salutes or Worships
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Hero of the Team
PRECEPT
PRECEPT
PRECEPT
PRECEPT
PRECEPT
n.
Justificatory mandate or precept; authority; warrant.
n.
A precept.
a.
Of or pertaining to a preceptor.
n.
Something taught; precepts; schooling.
a.
Preceptive.
n.
A precept issued by a magistrate authorizing an officer to make an arrest, a seizure, or a search, or do other acts incident to the administration of justice.
pl.
of Preceptory
n.
The head of a preceptory among the Knights Templars.
n.
The canons, precepts, or body of opinion or practice, sanctioned by the authority of a particular class or age; as, he was a gentleman of the old school.
v. t.
To teach by precepts.
a.
Authorized by commission, precept, or right; justifiable; defensible; as, the seizure of a thief is always warrantable by law and justice; falsehood is never warrantable.
v. t.
To direct, as an instructor; to manage, as a preceptor; to guide the studies of; to instruct; to inform; to conduct through a course of studies; as, to teach a child or a class.
n.
One who attends a school; one who learns of a teacher; one under the tuition of a preceptor; a pupil; a disciple; a learner; a student.
v. i.
To give instruction; to follow the business, or to perform the duties, of a preceptor.
n.
The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of religion or other solemn duty; a solemn observance; a ceremony; as, the rites of freemasonry.
a.
Containing or giving precepts; of the nature of precepts; didactic; as, the preceptive parts of the Scriptures.
n.
Command; precept; -- now chiefly used in scriptural language.
a.
That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a regulation; a prescription; a precept; as, the rules of various societies; the rules governing a school; a rule of etiquette or propriety; the rules of cricket.
a.
Preceptive.