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principle

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in principle
as a general idea, theory, or belief. Members of both parties agreed in principle that some federal dollars should be used to improve election systems.
Usage notes: said about something done without considering details or special situations
Related vocabulary: in theory

on principle

according to a moral rule or personal belief. He opposed the death penalty on principle.
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