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principle (EN)
noun

noun “principle”

singular principle, plural principles
  1. a rule
    There are several principles you must follow if you want to serve in the army.
  2. an idea that is a reason for something
    Freedom of speech is the guiding principle of the laws of some countries.
  3. a fundamental law in a scientific theory
    Bernoulli's principle is a fundamental concept in fluid dynamics.