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  1. 26-Mar-2006, 17:36 #1
    Nieninqui
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    Default Element of the precept

    Hello, I am translating an article about tax rises.
    What exactly did a mayor do when he "raised his element of the precept by 5.5 per cent"?
  2. 27-Mar-2006, 05:30 #2
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    Default Re: Element of the precept

    A precept is an instruction to another area about taxes to be levied:
    http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/precept?view=uk
  3. 27-Mar-2006, 21:00 #3
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    Default Re: Element of the precept

    Thank you
  4. 28-Mar-2006, 06:12 #4
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    Default Re: Element of the precept

    You're welcome.
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