precept

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This category also forbids content that threatens “the constitutional, social and economic precepts of the State, incite mobilizations or other acts that alter public order.”

From Washington Post

“Guaranteed access to safe territory and the prohibition of pushbacks of asylum seekers are core precepts of the refugee convention and refugee law which governments are required to uphold.”

From Washington Post

Your portfolio precepts will change over time and should be reviewed and adjusted every few years as part of regular maintenance.

From Seattle Times

And the fear of appearing partisan cannot be allowed to supersede that fundamental precept.

From Washington Post

“That is certainly contrary to any of the most basic inspector general precepts and to the law that established my office,” he said.

From New York Times