principle

/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
noun

A fundamental truth or belief that guides behavior

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Example
"She stood by her principles even under pressure."
Perfect for

Expressing core values and moral guidelines

Instead of

"She stood by her values even under pressure"

Say this

"She stood by her principles even under pressure"

Impact

Demonstrates strong moral character and integrity

Word Pair

This word is commonly confused with principal.

Memory Tip:

"Principal is your pal (the school head), Principle is a rule"

Related Words
valuebeliefstandarddoctrine

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Category

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Difficulty

medium

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