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#1 principle n. [rule] a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct; "their principles of composition characterized all their works". wn
#2 principle n. a rule or standard especially of good behavior; "a man of principle"; "he will not violate his principles". wn
#3 principle n. a basic truth or law or assumption; "the principles of democracy". wn
#4 principle n. [rule] a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system; "the principle of the conservation of mass"; "the principle of jet propulsion"; "the right-hand rule for inductive fields". wn
#5 principle n. [precept] rule of personal conduct. wn
#2 principle n. a rule or standard especially of good behavior; "a man of principle"; "he will not violate his principles". wn
#3 principle n. a basic truth or law or assumption; "the principles of democracy". wn
#4 principle n. [rule] a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system; "the principle of the conservation of mass"; "the principle of jet propulsion"; "the right-hand rule for inductive fields". wn
#5 principle n. [precept] rule of personal conduct. wn
