what is an simple definition of the word principle? (no, not the 1 the runs the school!)?

Question

need help!
princible... an EASY definition... i cant find one that i can understand

Answer 1

principle: principle (not principal) is something, usually a rule or norm, that is part of the basis for something else. For example, the ethics of someone may be seen as a set of principles that the individual obeys. These principles form the basis for their ethics.

Principles may also be introduced as pedagogy: laying down basics in a topic, in order later to proceed to more detailed developments.

Identifying or defining a rule as a principle says that, for the purpose at hand, the principle will not be questioned or further derived. This is a convenient way of reducing the complexity of an argumentation.

Answer 2

Basically, it's the reason behind something. It's the rule an idea is based on (yes, I know I ended with a preposition.). Ex: The basic principle of gravity is that what goes up must come down. Principles can also be a set of rules a person has for how she/he behaves. For example, many people will not cheat or steal because their principles say to be fair and honest.

Answer 3

Principle: is a basic rule or assumption.

For instance, a basic rule or principle to be applied ,for finding out word meanings, is to go to the online source below.

Answer 4

PRINCIPLE: an important underlying law or assumption required in a system of thought.