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principle
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
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noun
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
“the rationale for capital punishment”
noun
a basic truth or law or assumption
“the principles of democracy”
noun
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
“the principle of the conservation of mass”
noun
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
“their principles of composition characterized all their works”
noun
a rule or standard especially of good behavior
“a man of principle”
noun
rule of personal conduct
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the rationale for capital punishment
the principles of internal-combustion engines
the principles of democracy
the principle of the conservation of mass
the principle of jet propulsion
the right-hand rule for inductive fields
their principles of composition characterized all their works
a man of principle
he will not violate his principles
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