Definition of "basic principle" []

• Principles from which other truths can be derived (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "In the medieval weight-driven clock this problem is solved by combining a basic principle with a brilliantly ingenious kinematic invention."
• "As noted earlier, one of the medical doctors who shepherded me in realizing my goals taught me a basic principle of scientific method."
• "Trying health-building, natural approaches before symptom-blocking drugs that allow the original problem to progress is a basic principle of vitality preservation."