in principle

phrase

: with respect to fundamentals

They accepted the offer in principle.

Examples of in principle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last month, the Clippers agreed in principle to trade Leonard to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a 2027 first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Native traditions have repeatedly been acknowledged in principle – named, counted, formally recognized – but weakly protected in practice. — Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

Using an algorithm devised by mathematician Peter Shor in 1994, quantum computers could in principle rapidly crack such encryption. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2026

The Athletic reported on June 26 that Bayern Munich have reached an agreement in principle to sign defender Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for in principle

• principal