Preceptory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈsɛptəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preceptory is a noun meaning A community of the Knights Templar, or the physical buildings or estate of such a community.
Meaning
A community of the Knights Templar, or the physical buildings or estate of such a community.
More Meanings
- preceptive
Example Sentences
a law preceptory
“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?”
Word Forms
- preceptories
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include convent, pretorium, penitentiary, antetemple, temple, pastorage.
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