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Principle Noun Prensip Ilke ˈprɪnsəpl   Rule Person Basic

Level B2 
Kind noun
Front principle 
IPA /ˈprɪnsəpl   / noun
Back prensip, ilke
Back 2

principle (noun)

/ˈprɪnsəpl   / noun

 1 [countable, uncountable]
a rule for good behaviour, based on what a person believes is right
prensip, ilke
 He doesn't eat meat on principle (prensip icab).
 She refuses to wear fur. It's a matter of principle with her.
 a person of high moral principles
 2 [countable]
a basic general law, rule or idea
prensip, esas, kural
 The system works on the principle that heat rises.
 We believe in the principle of equal opportunity for everyone.
 The course teaches the basic principles of car maintenance.
IDIOM
in principle
in general, but possibly not in detail
ilke olarak, esas olarak
 His proposal sounds fine in principle, but there are a few points I'm not happy about.
 

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