Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun
principle
IPA pronunciation: /ˈprɪnsəpl/
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принцип, правило, основа
English definition
A basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or how someone behaves.
Example
The principle of fairness is important in any legal system.
Collocations
- basic principle
- moral principle
- in principle
- principle of equality
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