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principle

principle
a fundamental truth or rule serving as the basis for reasoning or action (NOT the most important person)
She refused the bribe on principle, regardless of the financial consequences.
From Lesson 6:Commonly Confused Pairs·GRE Verbal — Essential Vocabulary

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She refused the bribe on principle, regardless of the financial consequences.

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