principle

They ought to be educated experts in the topic at hand and, just as crucially, trained in the principles of fair argument and logic.

“They are trying to fight for democracy by getting rid of the democratic principles of California,” Schwarzenegger told hundreds of students at an event celebrating democracy at the University of Southern California.

In this case, the clash had nothing to do with political principle; Clinton and Swartwout were Republicans.

“They are trying to fight for democracy by getting rid of the democratic principles of California,” Schwarzenegger told hundred of students at an event celebrating democracy at the University of Southern California.

"You must permit the entry of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population. That is a principle of customary international law. You cannot use starvation. There are certain weapons you can never use."