Principle

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Principle

Noun

  1. A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

    "We need some sort of principles to reason from."

  2. A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.

    "The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs."

  3. Moral rule or aspect.

    "I don't doubt your principles."

  4. A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.

    "Bernoulli's principle"

  5. A fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality.

    "Many believe that life is the result of some vital principle."

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