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principle
principle
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
noun
(
)
A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
(
rule
,
principle
)
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
Their principles of composition characterized all their works
their principles of composition characterized all their works
(
)
A rule or standard especially of good behavior
(
principle
)
a rule or standard especially of good behavior
A man of principle
a man of principle
He will not violate his principles
he will not violate his principles
(
)
A basic truth, law or assumption
(
principle
)
a basic truth, law or assumption
The principles of democracy
the principles of democracy
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)
A rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
(
rule
,
principle
)
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
The principle of the conservation of mass
the principle of the conservation of mass
The principle of jet propulsion
the principle of jet propulsion
The right-hand rule for inductive fields
the right-hand rule for inductive fields
(
)
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
(
principle
,
rationale
)
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
The rationale for capital punishment
the rationale for capital punishment
The principles of internal-combustion engines
the principles of internal-combustion engines
(
)
Rule of personal conduct
(
precept
,
principle
)
rule of personal conduct
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