PRINCIPLE in THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS

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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

The congregational principle, on the other hand, makes each church into a kind of club, and finally, if all goes well, into a coterie or faction.
Chapter 16 (16% in)

We are certain (it is a matter of first principles) that each member of the family must in some way be making capital out of the others—but we can't find out how.
Chapter 22 (58% in)

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principle used in The Screwtape Letters