Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: in principle

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According a report from Sportico, longtime Commanders owner Daniel Snyder has reached an agreement in principle to sell the franchise to a group led by Josh Harris.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/football/bucs-high-will-levis-nfl-draft/613865

A government spokesperson said: "We have accepted in principle the vast majority of the Etherton report's recommendations."

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67677272?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

A Kingston Council spokesperson said: “Given the urgency of tackling the threat of air pollution, Kingston Council supports the expansion of the ULEZ in principle.

Source: https://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/23424444.ulez-cameras-covered-plastic-bags-kingston/?ref=rss

An application for permission in principle for two bungalows to be built in the garden of an existing house has been approved by the council.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23356476.pendle-council-grant-permission-two-bungalows-garden/?ref=rss

And Sir Laurie added: 'Mr Zahawi failed to update his declaration of interest form appropriately after this settlement was agreed in principle in August 2022.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11689051/Nadhim-Zahawi-SACKED-Rishi-Sunak-breach-ministerial-rules-tax-row.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

An M&S spokesman said: “After some tough and drawn-out negotiations, we are delighted to have reached an agreement in principle with the landlord of our King’s Road store.

Source: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/chelsea-residents-campaign-against-local-institution-marks-spencer-set-to-be-demolished/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chelsea-residents-campaign-against-local-institution-marks-spencer-set-to-be-demolished

“At this stage, the CMA considers that certain divestitures and/or prohibition are, in principle, feasible remedies in this case.”

Source: https://socialbarrel.com/microsofts-activision-blizzard-acquisition-will-hurt-gamers-says-uk-watchdog/139696/

"Because it is so simple, in principle, anyone with access to a machine shop can now obtain material data without sophisticated testing capabilities."

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-07-staying-sharp-everyday-tool-materials.html

But since a deal in principle was announced in mid-October, talks between the two sides appear to have stalled.

Source: https://tumblerridgenews.com/qais-saids-words-cost-tunisia-dearly/

Days later – as the overseas territory was from becoming the only land border marked by a hard Brexit – Madrid and London on an agreement in principle that championed the idea of incorporating the British territory into the EU’s Schengen area.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/02/spain-ready-for-any-scenario-as-gibraltar-talks-with-uk-falter

Glasgow’s planning committee granted permission in principle for two separate applications for the site in February last year.

Source: https://www.glasgowworld.com/news/plans-submitted-to-turn-glasgow-southside-hotel-into-flats-4192305

He said he and the group don’t oppose logging in principle, but they felt from the start that the agency wasn’t doing all they could to protect a treasured local resource.

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-controversial-cutting-middle-may-managers-look-to-the-future/

“However, after weeks of negotiations I’ve been informed that the University won’t be ratifying my contract and won’t make good on the agreement we had in principle, which had provisions and resources best needed to support the student athletes,” he said.

Source: https://www.wgmd.com/bethune-cookman-athletic-director-defends-university-following-ed-reed-saga-he-actually-let-us-down/

However, it seems it is now all systems go with the project as the African Alliance has already agreed in principle to construct the village through the PPP agreement.

Source: http://www.times.co.sz/news/142880-african-alliance-to-build-multimillion-mps-village.html

In 2006, the Federal Supreme Court said that, in principle, one should also help mentally ill people to commit assisted suicide.

Source: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/top-court-eases-burden-of-proof-for-assisted-suicide-for-mentally-ill/48635322?utm_campaign=swi-rss&utm_source=multiple&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=o

Last April the IMF last April announced an agreement in principle with Beirut for $3 billion in aid spread over four years, but conditional on implementing crucial reforms.

Source: https://yalibnan.com/2023/02/04/france-to-host-a-meeting-to-end-lebanon-political-impasse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=france-to-host-a-meeting-to-end-lebanon-political-impasse

Monday’s announcement from the Prime Minister was mainly a commitment to undertake future licensing rounds for North Sea oil and gas projects, in essence agreeing in principle to allow the fossil fuel industry to undertake new projects.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23691702.new-oil-gas-licences-mean-energy-security-climate/?ref=rss

Nothing wrong with any of that in principle.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/06/07/in-praise-of-caring-less-and-being-better/

Our graduates go into the world with the knowledge, skills and tools to empower every member of our society to enjoy the hard-won battle against apartheid, oppression, inequality and marginalisation, both in principle and in practice.”

Source: https://mg.co.za/special-reports/2023-01-27-top-achievers-3/