preceptory/pɹɪˈsɛptəɹi/EtymologyFrom Medieval Latin praeceptoria, noun use of the feminine of praeceptorius (“commanding”), ultimately from praeceptor + -ius. Equivalent to preceptor + -y.preceptory means preceptive. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.preceptory is pronounced /pɹɪˈsɛptəɹi/.adjpreceptive“a law preceptory”nounA 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?””