A precept is a RULE or principle that guides behavior, and can be expressed in many different ways. The crossword solutions for the term 'precept' include 'INSTITUTE' (9 letters), which is an organization established to promote a particular cause; 'BELIEF' (6 letters), which is a conviction that something is true; 'ORDINANCE' (9 letters), which is a LAW or regulation; 'INJUNCTION' (10 letters), which is an order from a court; 'INSTRUCTION' (11 letters), which is a direction or COMMAND; 'CONVENTION' (10 letters), which is a gathering of people for a common purpose; 'DOCTRINE' (8 letters), which is a set of beliefs or principles; 'COMMANDMENT' (11 letters), which is an authoritative INSTRUCTION; 'MORAL' (5 letters), which is a LESSON about right and wrong; 'MAXIM' (5 letters), which is a concise statement of a general truth; 'RECIPE' (6 letters), which is a set of instructions for making something; 'LESSON' (6 letters), which is a piece of information learned; 'DECREE' (6 letters), which is an official order; 'CHARGE' (6 letters), which is an obligation or responsibility; 'EDICT' (5 letters), which is a proclamation issued by a ruler; 'CANON' (5 letters), which is a set of principles; 'COMMAND' (7 letters), which is an order given by someone in authority; 'FORMULA' (7 letters), which is a set of instructions for achieving a desired result; 'LAW' (3 letters), which is a RULE of conduct; 'TENET' (5 letters), which is a principle or BELIEF; and 'RULE' (4 letters), which is a regulation or guideline.