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1. principal
adjective. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] most important element.
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- principal (English)
- principalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
2. principal
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated.
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- principal (English)
- principalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
3. principal
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] the educator who has executive authority for a school.
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- principal (English)
- principalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
4. principal
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] an actor who plays a principal role.
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- principal (English)
- principalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
5. principal
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account.
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- principal (English)
- principalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
6. principal
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] (criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement.
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- principal (English)
- principalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)