In principle
In principle adverb - With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.
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Just and in principle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Just" instead an adjective phrase "In principle".
Just
Just adjective - Being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong.
In principle and just are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In principle" instead an adjective "Just".
Nearby Words: justing, justed
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