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principle

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/

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noun

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

Examples :

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

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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."

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noun

(sometimes pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.

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"Honesty is a fundamental principle in our family. "

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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. "

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A fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality.

Examples :

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

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noun

Examples :

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

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

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

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An original faculty or endowment.

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

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verb

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

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

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