to be opposed in principle to

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• principle — prin|ci|ple [ prınsəpl ] noun *** 1. ) count a basic belief, theory, or rule that has a major influence on the way in which something is done: Excellent customer service should be our guiding principle. principle of: It is a basic principle of… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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