precept

Example Sentences

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In a sprawling nation founded on the precept of individual liberty and populated primarily by immigrants from around the world, there was hardly one American experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Comments below the video were largely supportive: "Your past does not define who you are," wrote one fan, a core American precept if ever there was one.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

While generally true, the precept doesn’t hold in the case of playwright Athol Fugard, whose body of work helped transform the history of his nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

Hirst has also proposed increasing its council tax precept - which would mean a 5.66% rise for Band D properties, equivalent to 27p per week.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

Since we were just about to start studying ancient Egypt in history, Mr. Browne thought this was a good choice for a precept.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio