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preceptory

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19
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21
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10
Pronunciation
/pɹɪˈsɛptəɹi/

Definition of preceptory

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A community of the Knights Templar, or the physical buildings or estate of such a community.
    ““The most petty baron may arrest, try, and condemn a witch found within his own domain. And shall that power be denied to the Grand Master of the Temple within a preceptory of his Order?””
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noun

  1. A community of the Knights Templar, or the physical buildings or estate of such a community.
    ““The most petty baron may arrest, try, and condemn a witch found within his own domain. And shall that power be denied to the Grand Master of the Temple within a preceptory of his Order?””

adj

  1. (not-comparable)preceptive
    “a law preceptory”

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin praeceptoria, noun use of the feminine of praeceptorius (“commanding”), ultimately from praeceptor + -ius. Equivalent to preceptor + -y.

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