It might refer, in a positive sense, to a rule or principle with a regional sphere of validity in relation to a universal rule or principle or, in a negative sense, to a rule or principle that imposed a limitation on the validity of a universal rule or principle.

The principle of the long term perspective is inseparably interrelated with the preceding principle.

But in principle, I was absolutely right.

The preceding paragraph also applies in principle to the breach of an obligation set by a rule of the organization.

That should be done on the basis of the norms and principles of international law, in particular the principle of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States.

There is no reason to classify the principle of abrogation, if this be the general principle, other than as a legal principle.

In the opinion of the Special Rapporteur, the principle is not in fact a general principle, being formulated exclusively in relation to bilateral treaties.

We agree in principle.

On the topic Shared natural resources , any principles must be general and flexible in nature.

Labour non discrimination principle

Technically Okouchi is calling the shots.

I am basically reacting to the suggestion made by the United Kingdom in principle.

It's what he spent on you. Said it was a matter of principle.

All of these principles are considered by the United Kingdom to be customary and thus to be binding on all states.

The representative of Mexico would add the principle of objectivity to the principles of confidentiality and impartiality.

You could change the genes in principle.

The recommendation is accepted in principle.

Agreement was expressed for the provisions of the present draft principle, noting that the draft principle was consistent with the principles of the Rio Declaration as well treaty practice, which applied the polluter pays principle.

That's a general rule, and it's critically important to realize that.

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It could be analysed (a) in a positive sense, as a rule or a principle with a regional sphere of validity in relation to a universal rule or principle or (b) in a negative sense, as a rule or a principle that imposes a limitation on the validity of a universal rule or principle.

A prohibition in principle, with scope for exemptions.

The export of weapons is also prohibited in principle.

It's a matter of principle.

That's a good rule.

But we still look at technology as top down mega projects.

On the supremacy of democratic values and principles

Ill advised attempts to juxtapose the principles of self determination and territorial integrity so as to give one priority over the other, were not a recipe for success.

Such a position was a misapplication of United Nations doctrine and the principles of international law.

The principles of the present Convention shall be

Forbearance is the hallmark of your creed

The following definition could thus, in principle, be given

The principle of capacity to pay was an important one which had been historically accepted in the United Nations.

This provision is intended to emphasize the principle of equality of men and women to a greater extent than can be deduced from the general principle of equality.

The principle of preclusion is the nearest equivalent in the field of international law to the common law rule of estoppel, though perhaps not applied under such strict limiting conditions (and it is certainly applied as a rule of substance and not merely as one of evidence or procedure).

First the great human rights principles embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenants on Human Rights, particularly the prohibition of discrimination and the principles of equality and self determination.

According to this author, there should be four qualitative principles (a) the principle of origin, (b) the principle of source, (c) the principle of residence and (d) the principle of nationality.

But the principles of democracy are universal, as is the desire for them.

Subsidiarity was seen as being one of the underlying principles of local government empowerment.

These principles and ideals are those that democracy has taught us.

(c) The accounting principles were applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding financial report

The free movement of persons within the national territory is a constitutional principle in Guinea.

7. On principle, youth custody is executed in youth custody centres.

But in principle, measuring human rights violations like this is clearly the right way to go.

It's a question of principle.