Definitions for in principle
in prin·ci·ple

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1. in principle, in theory, in essenceadverb

   with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details

   "in principle, we agree"

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1. in principleadverb

   With regard to the fundamentals, but not to the particulars.

2. in principleadverb

   According to theory.

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1. in principle

   "In principle" is a phrase that is used to indicate that something is theoretically possible or should be done according to a particular theory, idea, or rule, even if it has not yet been done, or might not be practical or achievable in reality. It refers to the basic fundamentals or core idea without considering specific details, practical limitations, or real-world complications.

How to pronounce in principle?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say in principle in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of in principle in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of in principle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of in principle in a Sentence

1. Larry Lessig:

   I’m confident there are about 20 ... seriously considering it, there are some who will do it as a matter of principle; one has already said he will. But most will be in the situation where they won’t make that sacrifice unless there a reason to sacrifice.

2. Mark Milley:

   This country doesn't want generals, figuring out what orders we are going to accept and do or not, that's not our job. The principle of civilian control of the military is absolute, it's critical, to this republic.

3. Thae Yong-ho:

   I really doubt whether America can force Kim Jong Un to accept the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization (CVID) principle, for North Korea, if they accept the CVID then that's the end of the North Korean system.

4. Hassan Al-Awri:

   We respect decisions by the Palestinian judiciary on the principle of the independence of the judicial authority.

5. Shaher Saed:

   In principle, we would prefer to stop people working in settlements, what reinforces the situation is the trade between settlements and the private sector.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=in principle
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/In_Principle
3. ^ ChatGPT
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