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principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
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It was acting principal Fergal Friel who described their use by children as school's most serous issue in years.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The two picks were named co-CEOs while Overdeck and Siegel remained Two Sigma’s principal owners and co-chairmen, maintaining indirect control over the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“The kids are so excited to have high school students here to run the ceremony,” Maple principal Meghann O’Weger said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

If properly managed and funded, after five years, “all of the principal will be deemed an unavailable asset if you apply for Medicaid.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

I was about ready to fling open the door of my cage and escape when the door opened and in walked the principal, Mr. Morales.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney