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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
- Shari says I was compromising my feminist principles, doing that.
- You're compromising your feminist principles."
- "I don't think it's compromising your feminist principles," Jean-Luc says, "to want to stay close to someone you really love."
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