principle

Meaning

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

a basic rule or belief about what is right and wrong that influences how you behave

a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior

Example Sentences

Honesty is a key principle of leadership.

It's against my principles to lie.

She refused to lie because it was against her principles.

Example Expressions

in principle

Synonyms

rule, guideline, standard, doctrine, tenet, maxim, law, belief

Entry 1

rule, guideline, standard, doctrine, tenet, maxim

Entry 2

rule, law, standard, doctrine

Entry 3

rule, law, tenet, belief, doctrine

Antonyms

exception, deviation, violation, breach, departure, anomaly

Entry 1

exception, deviation, violation, breach, departure, anomaly

Entry 2

exception, deviation

Entry 3

exception, anomaly

Collocations

moral principles, basic principles, guiding principles, in principle, basic principle, guiding principle, general principle, moral principle

Entry 2

moral principles, basic principles, guiding principles, in principle

Entry 3

basic principle, guiding principle, general principle, moral principle