1. It's not just a matter of principle.

2. They reject the proposal as a matter of principle.

3. I take this seriously. It's a matter of principle.

4. She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle.

5. On the other hand, honesty is an absolutely necessary policy as a matter of principle and also credibility.

6. Prior to any amputation, possible use of spare parts for defect reconstruction should be considered as a matter of principle.

7. During the Westland affair he provided that rare occasion,[Sentencedict.com ] the resignation of a cabinet minister on a matter of principle.

8. As a matter of principle, organ transplantation programmes should be based on the principle of voluntary and unpaid donation, altruism of the donor and solidarity between donor and recipient while ensuring anonymity of the deceased donor, the living donor (when relevant) and the recipient(s) and the protection of personal data.