principle

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /

NOUN

law, standard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption basis convention doctrine ethic foundation fundamental precept proposition regulation rule truth

STRONG

axiom canon criterion dictum dogma form formula ground maxim origin postulate prescript source theorem usage verity

WEAK

golden rule principium

Antonyms

STRONG

ambiguity effect end result

Example Sentences

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“One of the core principles in our system is that everybody is equal under the law and nobody is above the law.”

From Salon

"While employers have autonomy in recruitment, those decisions should always align with principles of fairness, equality and respect."

From BBC

On Tuesday, Iran said it had found "grounding principles" with the US to resolve disputes over its nuclear programme.

From BBC

"It's a very important principle of our country... and it has to apply in this case in the same way it would in any other case," he added.

From BBC

These would be used to monitor performance against high-level objectives and principles set out at the start of each parliament.

From BBC