Principle and Truth

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Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.

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Truth is a synonym for principle in rule topic. In some cases you can use "Truth" instead a noun "Principle", when it comes to topics like law.

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

Truth noun - Agreement with fact or reality.

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Principle is a synonym for truth in law topic. You can use "Principle" instead a noun "Truth", if it concerns topics such as reality.

common	common principle	common truth
original	original principle	original truth
single	single principle	single truth
divine	divine principle	divine truth
Other adjectives: simple, entire, real, important, universal, subjective, fundamental, different, scientific, higher.

The Noble Demon on the other hand may use this trope out of principle, feeling that the hero has heard enough lies and deserves the truth from them.

Source: Villains Never Lie
Secret Chaser: Vice Principle Neil Hackett Secret Keeper: Keely's the only one (other than the Diffys themselves, of course) who knows the truth about where they come from.

Source: Series / Phil of the Future
Arc Words: "Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." Often followed by someone saying "Howe's Egg Principle".

Source: Video Game / Tales of Xillia

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