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principle
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a rule or standard especially of good behavior |
06655388-n
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principle, precept
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rule of personal conduct |
05874232-n
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principle, rule
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a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system |
05872477-n
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principle
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a basic truth or law or assumption |
05913538-n
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principle, rule
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a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct |
05793210-n
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rationale, principle
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[in law] an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) |