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principal

Definition:

(nou) the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated (nou) the educator who has executive authority for a school (nou) an actor who plays a principal role (nou) capital as contrasted with the income derived from it (nou) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement (nou) the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈprɪnsəpəl

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The principal is the main face of the administration.

The principal disadvantage is the inefficient use of primary energy.

The corporation is the principal.

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