Depending on the subject of the sentence, you may use the words: maxim, rule, teaching, principle, commandment, dictate, canon, axiom, law, prescript or motto.
The prefix for the word precept is "pre-".
precept, prescript, proclamation, prohibition,
I do not understand why my mother's every word must be obeyed precept.
For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little. ~ Isaiah 28:10
Many religions follow the precept that it is important to treat others as you, yourself would like to be treated.
A law, rule, or order Used in a Sentence-"Many religions follow the precept that it is important to treat others as you, yourself would like to be treated."
99 percent of my class likes football
Precept is owned by Bridgestone
A precept may express a principle.
The antonym of precept is disobedience or violation.
Isaiah 28:10 and 28:13.
Some words include commandment, precept, statute, and ordinance.