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principled

/ˈprɪnsɪplɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does principled mean?

adjective

Guided by strong moral and ethical principles; acting in accordance with a set of principles. A person who is principled is someone who acts with integrity and is guided by a strong sense of right and wrong.

Example

"She was a principled politician who always put the needs of her constituents first."

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