-sə-bəl 1 : a general or basic truth on which other truths or theories can be based scientific principles 2 : a rule of conduct a person of high principles

She doesn't have any principles. He was a man of principle. Anyway, I can't deceive him - it's against all my principles. I never gamble, as a matter of principle (= because I believe it is …

Classically it is considered to be one of the most important fundamental principles or laws of thought (along with the principles of identity, non-contradiction and sufficient reason).

A principle is a kind of rule, belief, or idea that guides you. You can also say a good, ethical person has a lot of principles. In general, a principle is some kind of basic truth that helps you …

In 'Principles,' investor and entrepreneur Ray Dalio shares his approach to life and management, which he believes anyone can use to make themselves more successful.

Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). The court derived a set of principles from this general rule.

principles, a personal or specific basis of conduct or management: to adhere to one's principles; a kindergarten run on modern principles. guiding sense of the requirements and obligations of …

Principle, canon, rule imply something established as a standard or test, for measuring, regulating, or guiding conduct or practice. A principle is a general and fundamental truth that …

In principle, making the changes should be a simple matter, but there may be problems we haven't thought of. They accepted the offer in principle. Do not confuse principle with principal.

Definition of 'principles' principles in American English a personal or specific basis of conduct or management to adhere to one's principles