as in rule
something (such as a belief or value) that helps a person know what is right and wrong and that influences their actions
He refused to participate on principle. It is against her principles to steal.
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Recent Examples of principle
The merger, agreed to in principle in 2021, was scrapped by the start of this year, reportedly after Aramco intervened.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
In medicine, this is called the principle of double effect.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
French ministers have also floated the idea of charging tourists an entrance fee to the site but the Paris diocese has said free admission was an important principle to maintain.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
Anthropic’s approach to aligning AI systems with ethical principles is encapsulated in its concept of Constitutional AI.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
In medicine, this is called the principle of double effect.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
French ministers have also floated the idea of charging tourists an entrance fee to the site but the Paris diocese has said free admission was an important principle to maintain.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
Anthropic’s approach to aligning AI systems with ethical principles is encapsulated in its concept of Constitutional AI.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for principle
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Since perquisites are more of an exception than a rule, amounts paid must be disclosed in corporate proxy statements—that's a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With some 20,000 Malibu residents ordered, or at least warned, to evacuate the looming Franklin Fire, some were left wondering why there are different rules for different people.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Steady oversight of these significant concerns underpins company-wide accountability and ties practices in AI with corporate purpose, setting the standard for the responsible use of AI.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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On the one hand, our base income will be a lot less than the industry standard; on the other, the regular dividend is paid monthly, and specials, albeit unpredictable, can make up all of that ground (and then some).Brett Owens, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The State Department’s decision to update the J-1 Exchange Visitors Skills List may prevent many researchers from being pushed out of the United States due to immigration law.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Landlords must allow tenants to heat their homes to at least 67 degrees, according to Wisconsin law.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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Overemphasis on these measures of academic achievement has come at the cost of the learning value that comes from work experience.Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Principle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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