preceptive statuteglossary / preceptive statute A statute that is prescriptive, general, definite, and complete.• In form, a preceptive statute is similar to a rule. 词条贡献者 资深译员Tommy,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关基础设施/交通运输领域的法律文件。