PRINCIPLE

• (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", "the principles of internal-combustion engines"

  synonyms : rationale

• (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", "the principle of jet propulsion", "the right-hand rule for inductive fields"

  synonyms : rule

• (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"

  synonyms : rule

• (noun) a rule or standard especially of good behavior

  "a man of principle", "he will not violate his principles"

• (noun) rule of personal conduct

  synonyms : precept

  His basic precepts prevented him from borrowing money from anyone. -added by naila_inlas

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