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RELIGION In Religion , precepts are usually commands respecting Moral conduct. The term is encountered frequently the Jewish, Christian Scripture s; ''e.g.'': Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently. O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes! The term given in the RSV as "precepts" corresponds with the reading in the Hebrew Bible. The LXX/Septuagint (Samuel Bagster edition) has Greek ''entolas'', which, too, may be rendered with ''precepts''. Roman Catholic Canon Law , which is based on Roman Law , makes a distinction between ''precept'' and ''law'' in Canon 49: A singular precept is a decree by which an obligation is directly and lawfully imposed on a specific person or persons to do or to omit something, especially in order to urge the observance of a law. In Buddhism , the fundamental code of ethics is known as the Five Precepts . SECULAR LAW In secular Law , a precept is a command in writing; a species of Writ or Process issuing from a court or other legal authority. It is now chiefly used of an order demanding payment. The Latin form ''praecipe'' (''i.e.'' enjoin, command) is used of the note of instructions delivered by a Plaintiff or his Lawyer to be filed by the officer of the court, giving the names of the plaintiff and Defendant . REFERENCES
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