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| - | The [[institution]]s, [[precept]]s, and [[rite]]s of the [[Freemason]]s | + | A '''precept''' (from the {{lang-la|præcipere}}, to teach) is a [[commandment]], instruction, or order intended as an [[authority|authoritative]] rule of action. |
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| - | '''Freemasonry''' is a [[fraternal and service organizations|fraternal organis<!-- NOTE: THIS ARTICLE USES UK SPELLING ... which spells this word with an "s" and not a "z". -->ation]] that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around five million, including just under two million in the [[United States]] and around 480,000 in [[England]], [[Scotland]] and [[Ireland]]. The various forms all share [[Morality|moral]] and [[metaphysics|metaphysical]] ideals, which include, in most cases, a constitutional declaration of belief in a [[Supreme Being]]. | + | ==Religion== |
| + | In [[religion]], precepts are usually commands respecting [[morality|moral]] conduct. | ||
| - | The fraternity is administratively organis<!-- NOTE: THIS ARTICLE USES UK SPELLING ... which spells this word with an "s" and not a "z". -->ed into [[Grand Lodge]]s or sometimes Orients, each of which governs its own [[jurisdiction]], which consists of subordinate (or ''constituent'') Lodges. Grand Lodges recognise each other through a process of [[Masonic Landmarks|landmarks]] and [[Regular Masonic jurisdictions|regularity]]. There are also [[Masonic bodies|appendant bodies]], which are organis<!-- NOTE: THIS ARTICLE USES UK SPELLING ... which spells this word with an "s" and not a "z". -->ations related to the main branch of Freemasonry, but with their own independent administration. | + | ===Christianity=== |
| + | The term is encountered frequently in the Jewish and Christian [[Scripture]]s: | ||
| - | Freemasonry uses the [[metaphor]]s of operative [[stonemason|stonemasons']] tools and implements, against the [[allegory|allegorical]] backdrop of the building of [[Solomon's Temple|King Solomon's Temple]]. | + | :Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently. O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes! |
| - | == See also == | + | The usage of precepts in the [[Revised Standard Version]] of the Bible corresponds with that of the [[Hebrew Bible]]. The [[Septuagint]] (Samuel Rengster edition) has [[Greek language|Greek]] ''entolas'', which, too, may be rendered with precepts. |
| - | *[[List of Freemasons]] | + | |
| + | [[Roman Catholic]] [[Canon law (Catholic Church)|Canon law]], which is based on [[Roman Law]], makes a distinction between ''precept'' and ''law'' in Canon 49: | ||
| + | :A singular precept is a decree which directly and legitimately enjoins a specific person or persons to do or omit something, especially in order to urge the observance of law. | ||
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| + | In [[Catholicism]], the "[[Commandments of the Church]]" may also be called "Precepts of the Church". | ||
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| + | In [[Buddhism]], the fundamental code of ethics is known as the [[The Five Precepts|Five Precepts]] (''Pañcaśīla'' in [[Sanskrit]], or ''Pañcasīla'' in [[Pāli]]), practiced by laypeople, either for a given period of time or for a lifetime. There are other levels of precepts, varying amongst traditions. In [[Theravada]]n tradition there are [[Eight Precepts]], [[Ten Precepts (Buddhism)|Ten Precepts]], and the [[Patimokkha]]. Eight Precepts are a more rigorous practice for laypeople. Ten Precepts are the training rules for ''[[samanera]]s'' and ''[[samaneri]]s'', novice [[monk]]s and [[nun]]s, respectively. The Patimokkha is the basic Theravada code of monastic discipline, consisting of 227 rules for monks, (''[[bhikkhu]]s'') and 311 rules for nuns (''[[bhikkhuni]]s''). | ||
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| + | ==Secular law== | ||
| + | In secular [[law]], a precept is a command in writing; a species of [[writ]] issued from a court or other legal authority. It is now chiefly used of an order demanding payment. The Latin form ''praecipe'' (i.e., to 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]]. | ||
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| + | ==Higher education== | ||
| + | [[Princeton University]] uses the term ''precept'' to describe what many other universities refer to as [[recitation#Education|recitations]]: large classes are often divided into several smaller discussion sections called precepts, which are led by the professor or graduate [[teaching assistant]]s. Precepts or recitations usually meet once a week to supplement the lectures and provide a venue for discussion of the course material. | ||
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A precept (from the Template:Lang-la, to teach) is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.
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Religion
In religion, precepts are usually commands respecting moral conduct.
Christianity
The term is encountered frequently in the Jewish and Christian Scriptures:
- Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently. O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes!
The usage of precepts in the Revised Standard Version of the Bible corresponds with that of the Hebrew Bible. The Septuagint (Samuel Rengster 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 which directly and legitimately enjoins a specific person or persons to do or omit something, especially in order to urge the observance of law.
In Catholicism, the "Commandments of the Church" may also be called "Precepts of the Church".
Buddhism
In Buddhism, the fundamental code of ethics is known as the Five Precepts (Pañcaśīla in Sanskrit, or Pañcasīla in Pāli), practiced by laypeople, either for a given period of time or for a lifetime. There are other levels of precepts, varying amongst traditions. In Theravadan tradition there are Eight Precepts, Ten Precepts, and the Patimokkha. Eight Precepts are a more rigorous practice for laypeople. Ten Precepts are the training rules for samaneras and samaneris, novice monks and nuns, respectively. The Patimokkha is the basic Theravada code of monastic discipline, consisting of 227 rules for monks, (bhikkhus) and 311 rules for nuns (bhikkhunis).
Secular law
In secular law, a precept is a command in writing; a species of writ issued from a court or other legal authority. It is now chiefly used of an order demanding payment. The Latin form praecipe (i.e., to 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.
Higher education
Princeton University uses the term precept to describe what many other universities refer to as recitations: large classes are often divided into several smaller discussion sections called precepts, which are led by the professor or graduate teaching assistants. Precepts or recitations usually meet once a week to supplement the lectures and provide a venue for discussion of the course material.
