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in principle

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. With regard to the fundamentals, but not to the particulars.
  2. According to theory.

Equivalents

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Examples

“agree⟳ in principle”
“approve⟳ in principle”
“support⟳ in principle”
“In principle, I agree⟳ with your proposal, but we need⟳ more details.”
“The plan⟳ is acceptable in principle.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

in print in prison in private in profile in progress in proper

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