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principle

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/

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noun

Grundsatz, Prinzip

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

Examples :

"We need some sort of principles to reason from."

Wir brauchen eine Art von Grundsätzen, von denen wir ausgehen können.

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Grundsatz, Richtlinie

A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.

Examples :

"The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs."

Der Grundsatz der geringsten Privilegien besagt, dass ein Prozess nur die Berechtigungen erhalten sollte, die er benötigt.

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Grundsatz, Moral

(sometimes pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.

Examples :

"Honesty is a fundamental principle in our family. "

Ehrlichkeit ist ein grundlegender moralischer Grundsatz in unserer Familie.

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Grundsatz, Naturgesetz

A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.

Examples :

"The principle of fairness dictates that everyone should get the same opportunity. "

Der Grundsatz der Fairness schreibt vor, dass jeder die gleiche Chance bekommen sollte.

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Grundsatz, Prinzip

A fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality.

Examples :

"Many believe that life is the result of some vital principle."

Viele glauben, dass das Leben das Ergebnis eines grundlegenden Prinzips ist.

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Anfang, Ursprung

Examples :

"The principle of the new school year is to encourage good study habits. "

Der Anfang des neuen Schuljahres ist es, gute Lerngewohnheiten zu fördern.

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Grundlage, Ursprung

A source, or origin; that from which anything proceeds; fundamental substance or energy; primordial substance; ultimate element, or cause.

Examples :

"The principle of respect for others is the source of a good family relationship. "

Der Grundsatz des Respekts vor anderen ist der Ursprung einer guten Familienbeziehung.

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Grundsatz, Prinzip

An original faculty or endowment.

Examples :

"The child's natural principle of curiosity drove her to ask endless questions. "

Das natürliche Prinzip der Neugier des Kindes trieb sie dazu, endlose Fragen zu stellen.

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verb

Grundsätze vermitteln, beibringen

To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct.

Examples :

"The teacher principled her students in the importance of respecting others. "

Die Lehrerin brachte ihren Schülern die Bedeutung des Respekts vor anderen bei.

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