Synonyms for in principle
in prin·ci·ple

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1. in principle, in theory, in essenceadverb

   with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details

   "in principle, we agree"

   Synonyms:
   in essence, in theory

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1. Otto von Bismark:

   When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of putting it into practice.

2. Henry Clay:

   All legislation, all government, all society is founded upon the principle of mutual concession, politeness, comity, courtesy upon these everything is based...Let him who elevates himself above humanity, above its weaknesses, its infirmities, its wants, its necessities, say, if he pleases, I will never compromise but let no one who is not above the frailties of our common nature disdain compromises.

3. Justice William J. Brennan:

   If there is a bedrock principle of the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.

4. Lee Gelernt:

   It will mean that thousands of current and future noncitizens will not be sent back to potential death without a federal court looking at their case, the historical and practical importance of this ruling cannot be overstated. This decision reaffirms the Constitutions foundational principle that individuals deprived of their liberty must have access to a federal court.

5. Zhu Guangyao:

   (In) some cases certainly the borrower should take their responsibility, we've been very clear that's a market principle but we also emphasize we must avoid any negative impact to the regional and the systemic financial risk, we have full confidence that we have the real capacity to (keep) ... our financial system healthy and sustainable.