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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 honest and having strong moral principles

(usually used in plural form "values") Principles or standards of 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

Rules of conduct and behavior

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

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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

line of argument

proven principle

first principle

formularization

shot in the dark

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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

guiding principle

point of reference

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

chapter and verse

received wisdom

prevailing attitude

accepted belief

set of guidelines

moral principle

code of behavior^US

standard procedure

code of behaviour^UK

generalization^US

generalisation^UK

set of principles

conventionality

pearls of wisdom

words of wisdom

signature phrase

pearl of wisdom

idiomatic expression

working principle

accepted behaviour

course of action

point of comparison

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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

high-mindedness

moral standards

sense of honour

code of behavior^US

code of behaviour^UK

sense of right and wrong

moral principles

rules of conduct

rights and wrongs

dictates of conscience

standards of behaviour

conventionalities

moral philosophy

still small voice

right and wrong

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“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 honest and having strong moral principles

trustworthiness

incorruptibility

conscientiousness

straightforwardness

right-mindedness

high-mindedness

noble-mindedness

high principles

irreproachableness

lack of corruption

gentlemanliness

moral correctness

perpendicularity

enfranchisement

moral philosophy

meritoriousness

nobility of spirit

nobility of soul

kindheartedness

self-importance

conventionalities

irreproachability

serviceableness

cardinal virtue

supernatural virtue

clear conscience

bang for the buck

moral principles

rules of conduct

dictates of conscience

standards of behaviour

rights and wrongs

theological virtue

firmness of purpose

ceremoniousness

unmarried state

strength of mind

appropriateness

self-possession

illustriousness

splendiferousness

redeeming feature

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Noun

(usually used in plural form "values") Principles or standards of behavior

moral principle

moral philosophy

code of behavior^US

code of behaviour^UK

code of conduct

rule of conduct

standard of behavior

cardinal virtue

standard of behaviour

principles of behavior

sense of morality

principle of right and wrong

conventionalities

moral principles

rules of conduct

dictates of conscience

standards of behaviour

rights and wrongs

incorruptibility

trustworthiness

irreproachableness

meritoriousness

high-mindedness

nobility of spirit

lack of corruption

nobility of soul

high principles

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Noun

An explanation for an occurrence

why and wherefore

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

school of thought

whys and wherefores

chief ingredient

principal element

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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

name of the game

animating spirit

the long and the short of it

important point

general picture

nature of the beast

personification

exemplification

essential details

important matter

crux of the matter

the name of the game

essential constituent

essential component

animating force

centre of attention^UK

center of attention^US

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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

article of faith

statement of beliefs

profession of faith

system of belief

set of principles

articles of faith

self-conviction

component of a theory

established practice

religious belief

religious persuasion

way of thinking

sneaking suspicion

personal feeling

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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

motivating force

where one is heading

fire in the belly

whys and wherefores

ultimate object

where one's heading

animating force

carrot and stick

castles in the air

vested interest

score to settle

special interest

impelling cause

shot in the arm

piece of business

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

predetermination

principal element

chief ingredient

advance planning

cold-bloodedness

criminal intent

malice prepense

malice aforethought

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Noun

An essential or characteristic part of something

part and parcel

contributing factor

determining factor

elementary unit

part of the pack

variable quantity

instrumentality

incomplete number

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Noun

Rules of conduct and behavior

code of conduct

code of behaviour^UK

code of behavior^US

diplomatic code

rules of conduct

social procedures

standard procedure

usual procedure

expected behavior

rules and regulations

conventionalities

official procedure

accepted behaviour

conventionality

punctiliousness

conscientiousness

polite behaviour

customary behaviour

correct behaviour

proper behavior

attention to detail

acceptable conduct

social niceties

social conventions

correct behavior

one's Ps and Qs

unnecessary paperwork

formal courtesy

scrupulousnesses

polished manners

particularities

proper behaviour

acceptable behaviour

rules of behaviour

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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

place of origin

rudimentary version

very beginnings

embryonic stage

formative years

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

tender-heartedness

warm-heartedness

compassionateness

soft-heartedness

openheartedness

neighborliness^US

considerateness

neighbourliness^UK

good-fellowship

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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

decontamination

eau de toilette

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Noun

The state of being devoted to something

single-mindedness

trustworthiness

true-heartedness

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Noun

A statement or principle having general rather than specific validity or force

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