Definitions
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
Word origin
From Middle English principle, from Old French principe, from Latin prīncipium (“beginning, foundation”), from prīnceps (“first”). By surface analysis, prīmus (“first”) + -ceps (“catcher”); the former ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- (“before”); see also prince.
Used in a sentence
“We need some sort of principles to reason from.”
“The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs.”
“I don't doubt your principles.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“basic truth”9 letters
02“Basic rule”9 letters
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