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Synonyms of principle
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.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for principle
- assumption,
- given,
- hypothetical,
- if,
- postulate,
- premise
- (also premiss),
- presumption,
- presupposition,
- supposition
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“Principle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principle. Accessed 1 Aug. 2021.
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The first known use of principle was in the 14th century
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