In principle
In principle adverb - With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.
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Precisely and in principle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Precisely" instead an adverb phrase "In principle".
Precisely
Precisely adverb - As stated or indicated without the slightest difference.
In principle and precisely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In principle" instead an adverb "Precisely".
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