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on principle
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on principle also as a matter of principle
according to a moral rule or personal belief He opposed the death penalty on principle.
See also: principle


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I have had Muslim women refuse to shake my hand but have always refused to acknowledge the office they hold as a matter of principle.
And the Government needs to keep its distance by refusing to plug into the British nukes as a matter of principle.
She is one of a number of high profile stars who have been calling for equality as a matter of principle.
 
 
 
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