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principle
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. principle
  2. 2. general rule
  3. 3. as a rule
Means a principle, rule, or general standard that guides behavior or decision-making. It is often used in formal or official contexts, such as company policies or legal guidelines, and phrases like "as a rule" frequently use this word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

No matter how small the promise, keeping it is a matter of principle.

Sentence 2

At this point, the principle is to see it through to the end.

Sentence 3

Who on earth decided that principle?

Sentence 4

When you think about it, if there are too many exceptions, the principle has already fallen apart.

Sentence 5

When it's nothing but exceptions, what's the point of having a principle at all?