principle
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A woman has lost an attempt to undo her adoption of two sisters after Supreme Court judges said to do so would go against the long held principle that adoption is "final and permanent".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
"His teachings emphasize the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, a principle that perfectly aligns with the conservation mission of the Giant Panda National Park where this species was discovered."
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
American jurisprudence is grounded in the principle that it is better for 100 guilty people to go free than for one innocent person to suffer.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
Congress codified this principle in the Share IT Act, which President Biden signed in December 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
In principle any theory could be saved by redefining terms in this way; but the enterprise would be pointless.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing principle
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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