#precept  rule of personal conduct
  supertype:  prescript__rule  prescribed guide for conduct or action
  part of:  ethical_code
  subtype:  higher_law  a principle that takes precedent over the laws of society
  subtype:  moral_principle__moralprinciple  the principle that conduct should be moral
     subtype:  categorical_imperative__categoricalimperative  the moral principle that behavior should be determined by duty
  subtype:  hypothetical_imperative  a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
  subtype:  caveat_emptor  a commercial principle that without a warranty the buyer takes upon himself the risk of quality

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