-sə-bəl 1 : a general or basic truth on which other truths or theories can be based scientific principles 2 : a rule of conduct a person of high principles

In 'Principles,' investor and entrepreneur Ray Dalio shares his approach to life and management, which he believes anyone can use to make themselves more successful.

Principal as an adjective means ‘most important’: … [ C ] His guiding principle is that everyone should have equal access to high-quality health care. [ C ] He refused to compromise his …

A principle is a kind of rule, belief, or idea that guides you. You can also say a good, ethical person has a lot of principles.

In law, higher order, overarching principles establish rules to be followed, modified by sentencing guidelines relating to context and proportionality. In science and nature, a principle may define …

noun an accepted or professed rule of action or conduct. a person of good moral principles. a fundamental, primary, or general law or truth from which others are derived. the principles of …

A principle is a general belief that you have about the way you should behave, which influences your behaviour. Buck never allowed himself to be bullied into doing anything that went against …

Definition of principle noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions. He has high …

A basic truth, law, or assumption: the principles of democracy. 2. a. A rule or standard, especially of good behavior: a man of principle. b. The collectivity of moral or ethical standards or …

Principle, on the other hand, can only be a noun, referring to "a fundamental truth," "a code or law," or "an underlying quality that motivates one's behavior" (as in "following one's …