Definition of principle

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Principle (n.) Any original inherent constituent which characterizes a substance, or gives it its essential properties, and which can usually be separated by analysis; -- applied especially to drugs, plant extracts, etc..

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Propaganda :: Propaganda (n.) Hence, any organization or plan for spreading a particular doctrine or a system of principles..
High-churchism :: High-churchism (n.) The principles of the high-church party.
Sadducize :: Sadducize (v. i.) To adopt the principles of the Sadducees.
Grammar :: Grammar (n.) A treatise on the principles of language; a book containing the principles and rules for correctness in speaking or writing.
Libertarianism :: Libertarianism (n.) Libertarian principles or doctrines.
Cynical :: Cynical (a.) Given to sneering at rectitude and the conduct of life by moral principles; disbelieving in the reality of any human purposes which are not suggested or directed by self-interest or self-indulgence; as, a cynical man who scoffs at pretensions of integrity; characterized by such opinions; as, cynical views of human nature..
Unitarian :: Unitarian (n.) One who rejects the principle of dualism.
Catharical :: Catharical (a.) Of or pertaining to the purgative principle of senna, as cathartic acid..
Manicheism :: Manicheism (n.) The doctrines taught, or system of principles maintained, by the Manichaeans..
Phantascope :: Phantascope (n.) An optical instrument or toy, resembling the phenakistoscope, and illustrating the same principle; -- called also phantasmascope..
Demonize :: Demonize (v. t.) To convert into a demon; to infuse the principles or fury of a demon into.
Homoeomeria :: Homoeomeria (n.) The state or quality of being homogeneous in elements or first principles; likeness or identity of parts.
Hyoscyamine :: Hyoscyamine (n.) An alkaloid found in henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), and regarded as its active principle. It is also found with other alkaloids in the thorn apple and deadly nightshade. It is extracted as a white crystalline substance, with a sharp, offensive taste. Hyoscyamine is isomeric with atropine, is very poisonous, and is used as a medicine for neuralgia, like belladonna. Called also hyoscyamia, duboisine, etc..
Gratiolin :: Gratiolin (n.) One of the essential principles of the hedge hyssop (Gratiola officinalis).
Imbue :: Imbue (v. t.) To tincture deply; to cause to become impressed or penetrated; as, to imbue the minds of youth with good principles..
Distinguish :: Distinguish (v. i.) To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; -- with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle..
Constitutionalism :: Constitutionalism (n.) The theory, principles, or authority of constitutional government; attachment or adherence to a constitution or constitutional government..
Jesuited :: Jesuited (a.) Conforming to the principles of the Jesuits.
Wesleyan :: Wesleyan (n.) One who adopts the principles of Wesleyanism; a Methodist.
Federalism :: Federalism (n.) the principles of Federalists or of federal union.
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