Definition of principle

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Principle (n.) A source, or origin; that from which anything proceeds; fundamental substance or energy; primordial substance; ultimate element, or cause..

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Liberalism :: Liberalism (n.) Liberal principles; the principles and methods of the liberals in politics or religion; specifically, the principles of the Liberal party..
Motto :: Motto (n.) A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim..
Impregnate :: Impregnate (v. t.) To infuse an active principle into; to render fruitful or fertile in any way; to fertilize; to imbue.
Conacre :: Conacre (n.) Also used adjectively; as, the conacre system or principle..
Supernaturalistic :: Supernaturalist (n.) One who holds to the principles of supernaturalism.
Archimedean :: Archimedean (a.) Of or pertaining to Archimedes, a celebrated Greek philosopher; constructed on the principle of Archimedes' screw; as, Archimedean drill, propeller, etc..
Spring :: Spring (v. i.) To issue or proceed, as from a parent or ancestor; to result, as from a cause, motive, reason, or principle..
Infralapsarianism :: Infralapsarianism (n.) The doctrine, belief, or principles of the Infralapsarians..
Wicked :: Wicked (a.) Evil in principle or practice; deviating from morality; contrary to the moral or divine law; addicted to vice or sin; sinful; immoral; profligate; -- said of persons and things; as, a wicked king; a wicked woman; a wicked deed; wicked designs..
Criterion :: Criterion (n.) A standard of judging; any approved or established rule or test, by which facts, principles opinions, and conduct are tried in forming a correct judgment respecting them..
Grammatication :: Grammatication (n.) A principle of grammar; a grammatical rule.
Hypostasis :: Hypostasis (n.) Principle; an element; -- used by the alchemists in speaking of salt, sulphur, and mercury, which they considered as the three principles of all material bodies..
Secularism :: Secularism (n.) The tenets or principles of the secularists.
Teetotalism :: Teetotalism (n.) The principle or practice of entire abstinence, esp. from intoxicating drinks..
Esential :: Esential (n.) That which is essential; first or constituent principle; as, the essentials or religion..
Inconsistent :: Inconsistent (a.) Not exhibiting uniformity of sentiment, steadiness to principle, etc.; unequal; fickle; changeable..
Hermeneutically :: Hermeneutically (adv.) According to the principles of interpretation; as, a verse of Scripture was examined hermeneutically..
Mysticism :: Mysticism (n.) The doctrine that the ultimate elements or principles of knowledge or belief are gained by an act or process akin to feeling or faith.
Animism :: Animism (n.) The doctrine, taught by Stahl, that the soul is the proper principle of life and development in the body..
Antagonism :: Antagonism (n.) Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles.
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