Results for principle
Definitions of principle:
part of speech: noun
A fundamental truth: a law or doctrine from which others are derived: an original faculty of the mind: a settled rule of action: ( chem.) a constituent part.
part of speech: noun
A source or cause; a settled rule or law of conduct; a truth which is general and fundamental; as, the principles of government; reason; uprightness.
part of speech: noun
The cause, source, or origin of anything; an element; ground of action; motive; a constituent part; a fundamental truth; a law comprehending many subordinate truths; a settled law or rule of conduct or action; a tenet or doctrine.
part of speech: verb
To establish firmly in the mind.
part of speech: verb transitive
Usage examples for principle:
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I did it upon principle
"The Firm of Girdlestone", Arthur Conan Doyle -
It would look particularly well, coming from you and your father, but if you object, we can leave that part out; though if you approve of the principle I don't see why you need object.
"A Hazard of New Fortunes", William Dean Howells -
This very same principle has been tried.
"Monopolies and the People", Charles Whiting Baker