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general
Adjective
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Usual; about most things. An idea is a general idea if it's about many things or about most things, not just about one specific thing.
First I will talk about general problems of farming, and then I will talk about the specific problems of wheat farming.
In general, I enjoy pizza.
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General is approximate, not exact; maybe a little different; close but maybe not the same.
general
Noun
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A general is the leader of an army.
The president told the general to bring the army home.
legal
Adjective
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If an activity is legal it does not break any laws.
In Canada, it is perfectly legal for a woman to walk down the street with no shirt on.
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A legal problem, action, fee, etc. is related to the law or lawyers.
After losing the court case, he had to pay over $30,000 in legal fees.
The government brought legal action against three cigarette makers.
principle
Noun
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Principles are personal rules that tell you what is right and wrong.
It goes against my principles to ignore her.
One principle I follow is not to have regret.
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A principle is the general idea that explains or supports something.
The basic principle of his chair is that the knees should be below the hips.
Police must not accept money because it could affect their judgement. The same principle applies if gifts, etc, are offered.