basic principle
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Kim Jones is right to insist that Congress protect this basic principle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
"Safeguarding national unity, territorial integrity, and social stability falls within the sovereign rights of all countries, and is a basic principle established under international law," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
It is a basic principle of constitutional law that a government cannot bind its future self.
From Slate ● May 26, 2026
The basic principle that all citizens deserve equal access to services and experiences is a matter of safety and human dignity that warrants regulatory protection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
“The basic principle of physical science is this: two bodies cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Do you understand that?”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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