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111principle of duality — a principle in projective geometry: from a geometric theorem another theorem may be derived by substituting in the original theorem the word point for the word line in the case of a point or line in the plane or the word point for the word plane… …
112Principle of contradiction — Contradiction Con tra*dic tion, n. [L. contradictio answer, objection: cf. F. contradiction.] 1. An assertion of the contrary to what has been said or affirmed; denial of the truth of a statement or assertion; contrary declaration; gainsaying.… …
113Principle of virtual velocities — Virtual Vir tu*al (?; 135), a. [Cf. F. virtuel. See {Virtue}.] 1. Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or sensible part; potential; energizing. [1913 Webster] Heat and cold have a virtual… …
114Principle of linguistic relativity — The principle of linguistic relativity is Benjamin Whorf s theory of the way in which an individual s thoughts are influenced by the language(s) they have available to express them.Many versions of this theory have been proposed and debated, some …
115Principle of good enough — The principle of good enough (sometimes abbreviated to POGE) is a rule for software and systems design. It favours quick and simple (but potentially extensible) designs over elaborate systems designed by committees. Once the quick and simple… …
116Principle of Evil Marksmanship — The Principle of Evil Marksmanship (also known as the Stormtrooper Effect) states that enemy marksmen in action films are often very bad shots and almost never harm the main characters. The term was coined by film critic Roger Ebert in the 1980s …
117Principle of disclosure — The principle of disclosure is a concept in common law that guarantees that in a legal case, the prosecution will provide the defence with all information and evidence pertaining to the charges set out …
118Principle of cross-cutting relationships — A rock or fault is younger than any rock (or fault) through which it cuts. This principle was developed by James Hutton.;Example:In a series of horizontal sedimentary beds, there is an igneous dyke which cuts vertically through them.The dyke is… …
119Principle of lateral continuity — The principle of lateral continuity states that layers of sediment initially extend laterally in all directions; in other words, they are laterally continuous. As a result, rocks that are otherwise similar, but are now separated by a valley or… …
120Principle of Priority — The Principle of Priority in biological nomenclature, as defined by ICZN and ICBN, states that the valid name of a taxon is the oldest available name applied to it, unless that name has been invalidated or another name is given precedence by any… …
