All 3 Uses of
principle
in
For Whom the Bell Tolls
- It is the principle of the fox.†
Chpt 1 *
- It is the principle of the fox when we need the wolf.†
Chpt 1
- "This is something else," Karkov went on, "but it is the same principle.†
Chpt 42
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