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principle

/'prɪnsəpəl/

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noun
(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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"the principles of internal-combustion engines"

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rationale

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explanation
noun
rule of personal conduct
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precept

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prescript rule

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ethic ethical code
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a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
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"the principle of the conservation of mass" "the principle of jet propulsion"

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rule

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law law of nature
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a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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"their principles of composition characterized all their works"

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rule

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generalisation generalization generality
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a basic truth or law or assumption
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"the principles of democracy"

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natural law law
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a rule or standard especially of good behavior
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"a man of principle" "he will not violate his principles"

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Examples of principle

"the principles of internal-combustion engines"
"the principle of the conservation of mass"
"the principle of jet propulsion"
"their principles of composition characterized all their works"
"the principles of democracy"
"a man of principle"
"he will not violate his principles"