noun. the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated |
noun. the educator who has executive authority for a school she sent unruly pupils to see the principal |
noun. an actor who plays a principal role |
noun. capital as contrasted with the income derived from it |
noun. (criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement |
noun. the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account |
adj. most important element the chief aim of living|the main doors were of solid glass|the principal rivers of America|the principal example|policemen were primary targets|the master bedroom|a master switch |