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It is a governing principle of nature, that the agency which can produce most good, when perverted from its proper aim, is most productive of evil.
James F. Cooper

Meaning of "governing principle" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GOVERNING PRINCIPLE

governing principle  [ˈɡʌvənɪŋ ˈprɪnsɪpəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GOVERNING PRINCIPLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Governing principle is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GOVERNING PRINCIPLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of governing principle in the English dictionary

The definition of governing principle in the dictionary is a fundamental moral rule that guides and influences how something is done.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GOVERNING PRINCIPLE


cripple
ˈkrɪpəl
disciple
dɪˈsaɪpəl
exciple
ˈeksɪpəl
manciple
ˈmænsɪpəl
maple
ˈmeɪpəl
multiple
ˈmʌltɪpəl
municipal
mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl
nipple
ˈnɪpəl
nonmunicipal
ˌnɒnmjuːˈnɪsɪpəl
papal
ˈpeɪpəl
participle
ˈpɑːtɪsɪpəl
principal
ˈprɪnsɪpəl
principle
ˈprɪnsɪpəl
ripple
ˈrɪpəl
sipple
ˈsɪpəl
staple
ˈsteɪpəl
subprincipal
sʌbˈprɪnsɪpəl
triple
ˈtrɪpəl
tripple
ˈtrɪpəl
vice-principal
ˌvaɪsˈprɪnsɪpəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GOVERNING PRINCIPLE

governable
governableness
governall
governance
governante
governess
governessy
governing
governing body
governing class
government
Government Accountability Office
government action
government bond
Government Broker
government corporation
government department
government expenditure
Government House
government housing

WORDS THAT END LIKE GOVERNING PRINCIPLE

anthropic principle
Archimedes´ principle
Bernoulli´s principle
common multiple
condisciple
exclusion principle
first principle
four eyes principle
Heisenberg uncertainty principle
in principle
Le Chatelier´s principle
on principle
past participle
Pauli exclusion principle
Peter Principle
pleasure principle
precautionary principle
present participle
reality principle
the Peter Principle
uncertainty principle

Synonyms and antonyms of governing principle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «governing principle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GOVERNING PRINCIPLE

Find out the translation of governing principle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of governing principle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «governing principle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

指导原则
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

principio rector
570 millions of speakers

English

governing principle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गवर्निंग सिद्धांत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المبدأ الذي يحكم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

руководящим принципом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

princípio que rege
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শাসন ​​নীতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

principe directeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Prinsip pentadbiran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leitprinzip
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

支配の原則
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지배 원리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prinsip dhasar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quản nguyên tắc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆளும் கொள்கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शासकीय तत्व
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yönetim ilkesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

principio che disciplina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zasada rządząca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

керівним принципом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

principiu de guvernare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διέπουν την αρχή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beheerliggaam beginsel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Grundprincipen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

styrende prinsipp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of governing principle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GOVERNING PRINCIPLE»

The term «governing principle» is normally little used and occupies the 132.381 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GOVERNING PRINCIPLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about governing principle

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QUOTES WITH «GOVERNING PRINCIPLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word governing principle.
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James F. Cooper
It is a governing principle of nature, that the agency which can produce most good, when perverted from its proper aim, is most productive of evil.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GOVERNING PRINCIPLE»

Discover the use of governing principle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to governing principle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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WTO Appellate Body Repertory of Reports and Awards: 1995–2010
To ensure the observance of the Governing Principle of these Rules, each covered person is expected (1) to adhere strictly to the provisions of the DSU; (2) to disclose the existence or development of any interest, relationship or matter that that ...
‎2011
2
Life-Study of Revelation: Messages 51-68
God has a governing principle of one church for one Christ, just as there is one wife for one husband. By their divisions, most of today's Christians have violated this governing principle. Instead of following it, they practice fornication, which is  ...
Witness Lee, 1999
3
The Oracle of Reason, Or, Philosophy Vindicated
THE ORACLE remain, Besides, if the idea he innate, or born with man, there never was nor ever can be, an Atheist, for it is folly to supposes. man can dishelieve that which he believes, He cannot have an idea of a “governing principle, power, ...
‎1842
4
Asia’s Role in Governing Global Health
By looking closer at Asian countries and their use of the sovereignty principle in managing different global health issues, we attempted to understand when, why and how sovereignty is used as a governing principle. The chapters reveal ...
Kelley Lee, Tikki Pang, Yeling Tan, 2013
5
Dictionary of Scientific Principles
(2) The governing principle of the id; the principle that an infant seeks gratification and fails to distinguish fantasy from reality.1752 See also PLEASURE PRINCIPLE; PLEASURE-UNPLEASURE PRINCIPLE;. PLEASURE— UNPLEASURE ...
Stephen Marvin, 2012
6
WTO: Text & Cases
Pursuant to the Governing Principle, each covered person shall be independent and impartial, and shall maintain confidentiality. Moreover, such persons shall consider only issues raised in, and necessary to fulfil their responsibilities within,  ...
Palle Krishna Rao, 2005
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The Living and Practical Way to Enjoy Christ
This is the governing principle without any confusion. A woman with many men has no governing principle. Today she is with this man, and the next day she is with another man. This is confusion. In a sense, a number of Christians are like this.
Witness Lee, 1994
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A Treatise on Nervous Diseases
Where the passions of the soul are, there the governing principle is; but the passions of the soul are in the heart, therefore the governing principle is in the heart. These opinions and conclusions Galen opposes, maintaiuing that the governing ...
John Cooke, 1824
9
A Methodical System of Universal Law: Or, The Laws of Nature ...
... to which we may now certainly give the name of virtues, withou't taking any thing in morals for granted, is to say, a being endued with a governing principle, by which it is intended he should govern himself, is not intended to be so governed; ...
Johann Gottlieb Heineccius, George Turnbull, 1741
10
The Quest for God and the Good: World Philosophy as a Living ...
Or is the faculty of contemplation twofold, like the two meanings of governing principle (archē)? Second, the mention of“the god” seems rather abrupt. Aristotle is speaking about the faculty of contemplation, and suddenly he turns to “the god.
Diana Lobel, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GOVERNING PRINCIPLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term governing principle is used in the context of the following news items.
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The public law duty to consult
"the governing principle is proportionality of the type and scale of consultation to the potential impacts of the proposal decision being taken, and ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
2
The Ashes 2015: a new series takes root
The governing principle of the Australian attack is that it is geared for wicket-taking. At the start, it was a strength: three wickets made more ... «Brisbane Times, Jul 15»
3
'The Newsroom' Rebuttal: America Is Not The Greatest Country In …
... even if or when it doesn't that isn't the case; it doesn't negate the inherent moral superiority of freedom as a governing principle to tyranny. «Western Journalism, Jul 15»
4
John Krull: An American struggle for the ages
... ultimate arbiter of governing principle, constitutional or otherwise, while Posner echoed another Supreme Court chief justice, John Marshall. «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
5
A Closer Look at the 2015 Survey of Affluence and Wealth
As a result, discretion has become a governing principle. Ask yourself: How do you balance stressing the merit of ownership with the need for ... «YouGov US, Jul 15»
6
Adding 1297 cops: A terrible mistake
He also undercuts his attempts to sell himself nationally as a progressive whose foundational governing principle is to challenge inequality. «New York Daily News, Jun 15»
7
Where women thrive may surprise
On the other end of the spectrum is commercial real estate, where "you eat what you kill" can be the governing principle. Women can thrive ... «Crain's New York Business, Jun 15»
8
Statements From Arkansas Officials On Marriage Ruling
The fundamental governing principle to ensure compliance by government officials and government entities with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling ... «KUAR, Jun 15»
9
Kingsley v. Hendrickson: Excessive Force is in the Eye of the …
First, it has the tendency to further extend the reach of “reasonableness” as the governing principle in police and public safety cases. «JD Supra, Jun 15»
10
First Aaron Burr, Now Jack Lew
... be sure to invite everyone in Congress) to foreign policy (interest is the governing principle with nations: just because France had helped us ... «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Governing principle [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/governing-principle>. Apr 2024 ».
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