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A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior or reasoning

A rule used to determine one's choices

(sometimes pluralized) The quality of being upright or righteous

That from which anything proceeds

The quality of being morally good or virtuous

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

An assumption or proposition from which something is inferred

A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behavior

A part or component of something

An intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished

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

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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Noun

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior or reasoning

established fact

point of departure

proven principle

first principle

formularization

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“The first principle of justice is concerned with how well a political order secures the basic rights and liberties of its members.”

Noun

A rule used to determine one's choices

article of faith

set of principles

guiding principle

self-conviction

received wisdom

component of a theory

prevailing attitude

accepted belief

religious belief

religious persuasion

religious conviction

religious beliefs

system of belief

set of guidelines

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“The company says it will stick to its principle of hiring based on merit.”

Noun

(sometimes pluralized) The quality of being upright or righteous

“As a man of principle, I cannot in good conscience acquiesce to your depraved request.”

Noun

That from which anything proceeds

“The soul of man is an active principle.”

Noun

The quality of being morally good or virtuous

trustworthiness

incorruptibility

irreproachableness

meritoriousness

nobility of soul

nobility of spirit

lack of corruption

right-mindedness

high-mindedness

moral philosophy

conscientiousness

straightforwardness

noble-mindedness

high principles

moral principle

code of behaviour^UK

code of behavior^US

gentlemanliness

rule of conduct

moral correctness

perpendicularity

good behaviour^UK

good behavior^US

enfranchisement

principles of behavior

principle of right and wrong

sense of morality

standard of behaviour

sense of honour

self-importance

code of conduct

standard of behavior

cardinal virtue

nonpartisanship

disinterestedness

fair-mindedness

open-mindedness

dispassionateness

appropriateness

honest-to-god truth

conventionality

ceremoniousness

respectableness

irreproachability

conventionalities

even-handedness

openheartedness

moral integrity

unprejudicedness

lack of bigotry

lack of discrimination

lack of prejudice

moral excellence

moral rectitude

good conscience

self-discipline

firmness of purpose

straight and narrow

strength of mind

illustriousness

moral principles

rules of conduct

dictates of conscience

standards of behaviour

rights and wrongs

honest intentions

good intentions

true-heartedness

punctiliousness

level-headedness

levelheadedness

industriousness

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Noun

A word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

words of wisdom

pearl of wisdom

idiomatic expression

pearls of wisdom

signature phrase

a few words of wisdom

generalization^US

generalisation^UK

working principle

way of speaking

figure of speech

choice of words

threadbare phrase

vapid expression

hackneyed phrase

guiding principle

overworked saying

hackneyed saying

fifteen minutes of fame

photo opportunity

sentence construction

style of speech

manner of speaking

mode of expression

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Noun

A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behavior

guiding principle

standard procedure

point of reference

point of comparison

reference point

perfect example

exemplification

personification

shining example

classic example

definitive example

representative case

frame of reference

standard of comparison

measuring stick

required standard

textbook example

representative example

typical example

previous instance

previous example

perfect example of its kind

one in a million

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Noun

An explanation for an occurrence

why and wherefore

Noun

The intrinsic nature or quality of something, especially abstract, which determines its character

fundamental nature

basic characteristic

fundamental quality

intrinsic nature

chief constituent

be-all and end-all

meat and potatoes

sum and substance

guiding principle

first principle

fundamental point

main ingredient

fundamental principle

principal constituent

chief ingredient

principal element

heart of the matter

essential element

defining characteristic

essential feature

most important part

organization^US

organisation^UK

prevailing tendency

dominating characteristic

primary element

motivating force

animating principle

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Noun

An assumption or proposition from which something is inferred

line of argument

shot in the dark

sneaking suspicion

preconceived notion

preconceived idea

generalization^US

generalisation^UK

stab in the dark

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Noun

A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behavior

attitude to life

school of thought

chain of thought

logical thought

traditional wisdom

line of reasoning

chain of reasoning

process of reasoning

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

why and wherefore

whys and wherefores

article of faith

established practice

way of thinking

sneaking suspicion

personal feeling

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Noun

A part or component of something

part and parcel

contributing factor

determining factor

part of the pack

variable quantity

instrumentality

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Noun

An intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished

ulterior motive

why and wherefore

the why and wherefore

object of the exercise

something in mind

object of desire

name of the game

where one is heading

fire in the belly

motivating force

ultimate object

where one's heading

castles in the air

carrot and stick

vested interest

score to settle

special interest

shot in the arm

impelling cause

piece of business

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

predetermination

whys and wherefores

principal element

chief ingredient

advance planning

cold-bloodedness

criminal intent

malice prepense

malice aforethought

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Noun

A set of rules to guide behavior and decisions in a specified situation

code of conduct

code of behaviour^UK

code of behavior^US

rules of conduct

diplomatic code

social procedures

standard procedure

usual procedure

expected behavior

rules and regulations

conventionalities

official procedure

accepted behaviour

conventionality

respectabilities

appropriateness

polite behaviour

customary behaviour

proper behavior

correct behaviour

social conventions

attention to detail

acceptable conduct

social niceties

wholesomenesses

correct behavior

ceremoniousness

courteousnesses

respectfulnesses

polished manners

formal courtesy

administrativia

the Establishment

proper channels

official procedures

regulatory commission

proper behaviour

acceptable behaviour

good behaviour^UK

rules of behaviour

good behavior^US

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Noun

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

motivating force

impelling cause

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Noun

The declared policy of a political party or group

Noun

One's humanity or benevolence

good-heartedness

kindheartedness

kind-heartedness

humanitarianism

concern for others

largeheartedness

tender feelings

heart of hearts

warmheartedness

softheartedness

tenderheartedness

big-heartedness

high-mindedness

great-heartedness

large-heartedness

warm-heartedness

tender-heartedness

magnanimousness

compassionateness

openheartedness

soft-heartedness

open-handedness

free-handedness

neighborliness^US

considerateness

neighbourliness^UK

good-fellowship

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Noun

The unrealistic belief in or pursuit of perfection

impracticability

wishful thinking

Noun

A particular type of medicinal solution

sovereign remedy

philosopher's stone

universal remedy

cure for all ills

perfect solution

patent medicine

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Noun

Behaviour that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society

conventionality

accepted behaviour

rules of conduct

order of things

conventionalism

code of behavior^US

code of behaviour^UK

matter of course

way of doing things

proper behavior

customary behaviour

established way

code of conduct

polite behaviour

acceptable behaviour

rules of behaviour

code of practice

conventionalities

historical convention

set of principles

set of standards

moral principles

diplomatic code

standard procedure

social procedures

behavioral norm

established practice

political correctness

acceptable conduct

correct behaviour

official procedure

routine practice

normal procedure

generalization^US

generalisation^UK

proper behaviour

good behaviour^UK

good behavior^US

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Noun

An established or official way of doing something

course of action

method of working

series of measures

organization^US

organisation^UK

operating procedure

organizing system

mode of behaviour

mode of conduct

set of procedures

set of principles

series of steps

set of channels

frame of reference

orderly process

systematic process

set of guidelines

standard operating procedure

logical process

proposed action

guiding principle

body of knowledge

way of achieving

means of achieving

way of ensuring

means of ensuring

likely cause of

instrumentation

manner of speaking

methods and means

methods and resources

usual procedure

method of operation

manner of working

method of operating

mode of operation

method of functioning

way of doing things

social practice

do's and don'ts

formularization

branch of knowledge

body of information

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