All 3 Uses of
principle
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- "Blaise Zabini is in your year, of course —" Zabini did not make any sign of recognition or greeting, nor did Harry or Neville: Gryffindor and Slytherin students loathed each other on principle.†
Chpt 7
- She merely scowled and twitched her essay on The Principles of Rematerialization away from Ron, who was trying to read it upside down.†
Chpt 10 *
- You have to understand the principles involved this time.†
Chpt 18
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