principium

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In other systems the principium is determined in its evolution or creative activity by the efficacy of works, whereas in this system the principium is the Lord not thus determined.

From The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha Review of the Different Systems of Hindu Philosophy by Acharya, Madhava

It sees through the form of the phenomenon, the principium individuationis.

From The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) by Schopenhauer, Arthur

Habet igitur spiritus noster intellectualis ab aeterna sapientia principium sic intellectualiter essendi, quod esse est conformius sapientae quam aliud non intellectuale.

From The Natural Philosophy of William Gilbert and His Predecessors by King, W. James

The archeus faber of Van Helmont, the astrum internum of Crollius, the principium energoumenon of Michael Alberti, the substantia energetica naturæ of Glisson, may all be referred to this unseen but powerful agency.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)

Præter harpam aliud instrumenti genus sibi peculiare Norwallenses vindicant, quod Crwth vocant—Hinc verbum Anglicum Crowdero apud Hudibrastum pro Fiddler, or Player upon the Violin, ad quod Crwth principium dedisse videtur. 

From Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards by Evans, Evan