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Meanings of principle in inglês

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principio

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

principi
português
preceito
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precepto

Rule of personal conduct.

preceito
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Examples for "precept"
Examples for "precept"
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Placing the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete / The Challoner Revision
2
Therefore the mode of virtue falls under the precept of the law.
Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) / From the Com...
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Therefore the precept of the observance of the Sabbath is unfittingly expressed.
Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) / Translated by ...
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The power of example and precept in his mother tended that way.
Life of Father Hecker
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The Scriptures are clear on this point, both in precept and example:
Satan
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principio

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

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Usage of principle in inglês
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
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It said the local board granted its approval in principle last year.
Radio NZ
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However, in my view, such incidents raise a wider issue of principle.
The Irish Times
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It is easier, however, for opposition parties to raise questions of principle.
Radio NZ
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I still believe in the basic principle of risk weighting, he said.
Reuters
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The principle of feeling good applies to your family pets, for instance.
The Secret
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I accept the principle of sharing sovereignty over issues of common concern.
The Guardian
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This case illustrates a general principle: keep all options on the table.
High performance mysql, 2nd edition
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The Irish Times understands a deal was agreed in principle last week.
The Irish Times
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The NSW Government said it would accept all 76 recommendations in principle.
News.com.au
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He said, in principle, vouchers also made sense for the disability sector.
Radio NZ
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But she added: In principle, the direction is absolutely the right one.
BBC
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Police Association president Chris Cahill said he supported the proposal in principle.
Radio NZ
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I will use the work energy principle to find the initial speed.
Wired
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There was a question of principle to be addressed, Mr Kitt said.
The Irish Times
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Principle through the time
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