preceptive.html - n.
1 a command; a rule of conduct.
2 moral instruction (example is better than precept).
3 a a writ or warrant. b Brit. an order for collection or payment of money under a local rate.

preceptive adj. [ME f. L praeceptum neut. past part. of praecipere praecept- warn, instruct (as PRAE-, capere take)]

preceptive.html - n.
a teacher or instructor.

preceptorial adj. preceptorship n. preceptress n. [L praeceptor (as PRECEPT)]

preceptive.html - v.tr.
1 a come or go before in time, order, importance, etc. (preceding generations; the preceding paragraph; sons of barons precede baronets). b walk etc. in front of (preceded by our guide).
2 (foll. by by) cause to be preceded (must precede this measure by milder ones). [OF preceder f. L praecedere (as PRAE-, cedere cess- go)]

preceptive.html - n.
(also precedency)
1 priority in time, order, or importance, etc.
2 the right of preceding others on formal occasions.

take precedence (often foll. by over, of) have priority (over).

preceptive.html - n. & adj.
--n.

a previous case or legal decision etc. taken as a guide for subsequent cases or as a justification.

--adj.

preceding in time, order, importance, etc.

precedently adv. [ME f. OF (n. & adj.) (as PRECEDE)]

preceptive.html - adj.
having or supported by a precedent.