To keep these words straight, remember that principle functions only as a noun, and in its most common uses refers to a basic rule or law, as in. a matter of principle. taking a principled …

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.

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 …

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 …

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).

The principles of a particular theory or philosophy are its basic rules or laws.

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.

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.

A fundamental truth, law, doctrine, or motivating force, upon which others are based. Moral principles.

Dec 23, 2015 · Did you actually mean principal axis or prince of wales? A principle is a proposition or value that is a guide for behavior or evaluation. In law, it is a rule that has to be or usually is …