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Meanings of principle in English

Catalan
principi
Spanish
principio

A rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.

        principi
        Portuguese
        preceito
        Catalan
        principi
        Spanish
        precepto

        Rule of personal conduct.

              preceito
              Catalan
              fonament
              Spanish
              principio

              (Law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

                    fonament
                    Usage of principle in English
                    1
                    It's not a problem of public relations, it's a problem of principle.
                    The Guardian
                    2
                    New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated said it strongly supported biosecurity in principle.
                    Radio NZ
                    3
                    It said the local board granted its approval in principle last year.
                    Radio NZ
                    4
                    However, in my view, such incidents raise a wider issue of principle.
                    The Irish Times
                    5
                    It is easier, however, for opposition parties to raise questions of principle.
                    Radio NZ
                    6
                    I still believe in the basic principle of risk weighting, he said.
                    Reuters
                    7
                    The principle of feeling good applies to your family pets, for instance.
                    The Secret
                    8
                    I accept the principle of sharing sovereignty over issues of common concern.
                    The Guardian
                    9
                    This case illustrates a general principle: keep all options on the table.
                    High performance mysql, 2nd edition
                    10
                    The Irish Times understands a deal was agreed in principle last week.
                    The Irish Times
                    11
                    The NSW Government said it would accept all 76 recommendations in principle.
                    News.com.au
                    12
                    He said, in principle, vouchers also made sense for the disability sector.
                    Radio NZ
                    13
                    But she added: In principle, the direction is absolutely the right one.
                    BBC
                    14
                    Police Association president Chris Cahill said he supported the proposal in principle.
                    Radio NZ
                    15
                    I will use the work energy principle to find the initial speed.
                    Wired
                    16
                    There was a question of principle to be addressed, Mr Kitt said.
                    The Irish Times
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