Principle and Principal – Which one should you choose?

“Principal” has 2 meanings.  The most common use is when referring to an important person within an organisation. For example:

The principal of a school.

 

I remember it because it ends in “pal” – not that the principal of my school was ever my pal.

The other meaning of “principal” is used in the banking and finance industry e.g. a principal and interest loan.

“Principle” means a fundamental rule or thought. For example:

A principle of law is, you are innocent until proven guilty.

 

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