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a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct; "their principles of composition characterized all their works" a rule or standard especially of good behavior; "a man of principle"; "he will not violate his principles" a basic truth or law or assumption; "the principles of democracy" a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system; "the principle of the conservation of mass"; "the principle of jet propulsion"; "the right-hand rule for inductive fields" rule of personal conduct rationale: (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); "the rationale for capital punishment"; "the principles of internal-combustion engines"
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A fundamental law or rule as a guide to action; a rule of conduct; a fundamental motive or reason for action, especially one consciously recognized and followed. A principle is commonly formulated around a core concept based on social ethics, values, and tradition as well as on scientific knowledge. ...
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Refers to a fundamental doctrine, truth or motivating force upon which something is based.
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fundamental law or basic truth, as in: The Golden Rule is the principle that you should treat other people the way you'd like to be treated.
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A concept developed by Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian economist that a small percentage of a group accounts for the largest fraction of the effort, value, etc. For example, twenty percent of the inventory items comprise eighty percent of the inventory value.
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