basis of principle
collocation in Englishmeaningsofbasisandprinciple
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basis
noun[C]
uk/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something ...
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principle
noun
uk/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/us/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens ...
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(Definition ofbasisandprinciplefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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I make my point on thebasisofprinciplebecause this is a very important matter.
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I know that my noble friend always speaks on thebasisofprinciple.
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He dealt with it perfectly fairly on thebasisofprincipleand not on the basis of any technicality.
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I put the matter on thebasisofprinciple.
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It does not really proceed upon anybasisofprinciple.
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On thatbasisofprinciple, there is not a great deal between us.
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Thebasisofprincipleand evidence provides a golden thread that runs through the whole process and provides authority for the proposals themselves.
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I am dealing with it on thebasisofprincipleand practicality.
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The shrimp sector is minuscule in the overall economic activity of the country, and any challenge would therefore have been on thebasisofprinciple, and not economic interest.
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I know that he decides everything on thebasisofprinciple.
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You must settle these matters on thebasisofprincipleand justice.
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This matter is important not perhaps on thebasisofprinciple, but on the basis of a smooth transfer.
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The only correct way to approach such an issue is on thebasisofprinciple.
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There is in the provisions no clearbasisofprinciple.
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It is the issue whether our foreign policy is to be conducted on a basis of expediency or on abasisofprinciple.
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The hurried and ill-prepared scheme which is now being talked about will reflect that calculation rather than any realbasisofprinciple.
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We need legislation to provide a firmbasisofprincipleto safeguard the conflicting interests of confidentiality, privacy and accessibility of information.
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One has to proceed on thebasisofprincipleand take a rational approach to the problems.
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It is very important to get thatbasisofprincipleclear.
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If we are to give priority to one area or another, thebasisofprinciplefor the granting of priority ought to be stated.
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On whatbasisofprinciplehave these taxes been increased?
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I am speaking now without any personal feeling at all and entirely on thebasisofprinciple.
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I have held that view for many years on thebasisofprinciple.
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