PRINCIPLE in FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS

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Definition

a basic rule or belief

The 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

It is the principle of the fox when we need the wolf.
Chapter 1 (65% in)
"This is something else," Karkov went on, "but it is the same principle.
Chapter 42 (78% in)

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