Principle

A principle is a basis or fundamental understanding, from which other more detailed conclusions and courses of actions can be worked out.

For example, the first principle of the ACT Ethical Code is integrity.

Not to be confused with principal, which is different.

See also

• ACT Ethical Code
• Arm’s length principle
• Duality principle
• Equator Principles
• Generally accepted accounting principles
• Green Bond Principles
• INSOL Lenders Principles
• Integrity
• Principal
• Separate personality principle
• Statement of investment principles