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First principles

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of first principle form-of, plural
  2. 2
    The set of basic statements on which a method, theory, or organisation is founded. plural, plural-only

    "The rules and regulations don't answer the question. First principles are required."

  3. 3
    the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) wordnet

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