All 3 Uses of
principle
in
Oliver Twist
- The great principle of out-of-door relief is, to give the paupers exactly what they don't want; and then they get tired of coming.'†
Chpt 23 *
- Betwixt you and me, ma'am,' returned Mr. Bumble, 'that's the great principle; and that's the reason why, if you look at any cases that get into them owdacious newspapers, you'll always observe that sick families have been relieved with slices of cheese.†
Chpt 23
- 'We are all weak creeturs,' said Mrs. Corney, laying down a general principle.†
Chpt 27
Definition:
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(principle) a basic rule or beliefThe exact meaning of principle can depend upon its context. For example:
- "our guiding principles" -- basic moral beliefs that guide decisions and behavior
- "electromagnetic principles" -- rules describing how the world works
- "She lacks principles." -- lacks moral guidelines
- "We agree in principle." -- about important basic beliefs