principle#1 (n)

n05955323

type n
lex_filenum 09
def a rule or standard especially of good behavior
examples a man of principle
he will not violate his principles
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Hypernym value
Hyponym accounting principle, accounting standard; chivalry, knightliness; ethic, moral principle, value-system, value orientation; Hellenism; legal principle, judicial principle, judicial doctrine; scruple
Incoming links
Hyponym value
Hypernym accounting principle, accounting standard; chivalry, knightliness; ethic, moral principle, value-system, value orientation; Hellenism; legal principle, judicial principle, judicial doctrine; scruple

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