broad principle

/brɔːd ˈprɪnsəpəl/

general guideline or fundamental rule

The broad principle of fairness applies to all legal systems.

This means that fairness is a fundamental rule that should guide all legal systems.

formal

A general guideline or fundamental rule that applies widely across different contexts or situations.

In business ethics, the broad principle of transparency ensures that companies operate honestly.

This means that companies should be open and honest in their operations.

The broad principle of equality underpins many democratic societies.

This means that equality is a fundamental rule in many democratic societies.

This phrase is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe overarching rules or guidelines.

Collocations

broad principle ofa general guideline or fundamental rule aboutapply a broad principleuse a general guideline or fundamental rule

a basic or essential rule

a broad rule that applies to many situations

Use 'broad principle' in formal or academic settings to discuss general rules or guidelines.

Ensure that the broad principle you are referring to is clearly defined to avoid ambiguity.

The term 'broad principle' combines 'broad' (meaning wide in scope) and 'principle' (a fundamental truth or proposition).

This phrase is commonly used in legal, ethical, and academic contexts to describe general rules or guidelines that apply widely.

broad

wide in scope or application

adjective

principle

a fundamental truth or proposition

noun

English Dictionary