Preceptory
//pɹɪˈsɛptəɹi// adj, noun
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Definitions
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?”"
Adjective
- 1 preceptive not-comparable
"a law preceptory"
Example
More examples"“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?”"
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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