Synonyms: precept, commandment, teaching
Definition: a doctrine that is taught
Usage: the teachings of religion; he believed all the Christian precepts
Similar words: school of thought, doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy
Definition: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Synonyms: commandment
Definition: something that is commanded
Similar words: command, bid, bidding, dictation
Definition: an authoritative direction or instruction to do something