precept
US /ˈpriː.sept/
UK /ˈpriː.sept/

1.
prinsip, peraturan, ajaran
a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
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The school operates on the precept that all students deserve respect.
Sekolah ini beroperasi berdasarkan prinsip bahawa semua pelajar berhak dihormati.
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He lived his life by the precepts of honesty and hard work.
Dia menjalani hidupnya mengikut prinsip-prinsip kejujuran dan kerja keras.