(usually used in plural form "values") Principles or standards of behavior
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A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior or reasoning
“The first principle of justice is concerned with how well a political order secures the basic rights and liberties of its members.”
A rule used to determine one's choices
“The company says it will stick to its principle of hiring based on merit.”
(sometimes pluralized) The quality of being upright or righteous
“As a man of principle, I cannot in good conscience acquiesce to your depraved request.”
That from which anything proceeds
“The soul of man is an active principle.”
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
(usually used in plural form "values") Principles or standards of behavior
A word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behavior
An explanation for an occurrence
The intrinsic nature or quality of something, especially abstract, which determines its character
A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behavior
An intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished
An essential or characteristic part of something
A set of rules to guide behavior and decisions in a specified situation
A healthy and vigorous-rooted plant that is used in grafting, most commonly as a sound base to support a scion that bears desirable fruit in orchard culture
The declared policy of a political party or group
One's humanity or benevolence
The unrealistic belief in or pursuit of perfection
A particular type of medicinal solution
The state of being devoted to something
A statement or principle having general rather than specific validity or force
Behaviour that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society
An established or official way of doing something
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