/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/► audioScrabble 15Words With Friends 20
Definition
noun a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
— synonyms: rule
noun a rule or standard especially of good behavior.
noun a basic truth or law or assumption.
noun a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.
— synonyms: rule
noun rule of personal conduct.
— synonyms: precept
noun (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature).
— synonyms: rationale
Examples
“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.”