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principle

noun
  1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
    rationale
  2. a basic truth or law or assumption
    “the principles of democracy”
  3. a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
    “the principle of the conservation of mass”
    rule
  4. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
    “their principles of composition characterized all their works”
    rule
  5. a rule or standard especially of good behavior
    “They were a person of principle.”
  6. rule of personal conduct
    precept