The phrase "act as principal" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is taking on the role or responsibilities of a principal, such as in a school or organization.
Example: "During the principal's absence, I will act as principal and oversee the daily operations of the school."
Alternatives: "serve as principal" or "function as principal".
It allows the manager to act as principal for the ma-jority of shareholders in dealing with a minority.
Temporal and spatial variations in the rate of basin subsidence govern the generation of accommodation space, whereas the rate and style of sediment supply govern how available accommodation is filled; together these parameters act as principal controls that dictate the gross-scale pattern of fluvial sedimentation.
"The opinion makes clear that those criminals who act as principal culprits behind the scenes to organise, direct, and plot as well as those who actively participate in inciting, coercing, enticing, abetting, or assisting others to carry out self-immolations, will be held criminally liable for intentional homicide," the paper said, according to a translation on the Dui Hua website.
DAH will act as Principal Investigator and was responsible for drafting the paper, and all authors commented on the draft.
DHO will act as Principal Investigator and was responsible for drafting the paper, and all authors commented on the draft.
The primary function of Mdm35/Ups complexes is to mediate the transfer of phospholipid PA from the mitochondrial outer membrane (MOM) to the inner membrane (MIM), where these phospholipids act as principal precursors for the synthesis of CL [ 6, 7].
Other than in auctions, pricing data on actual transactions is not publicly reported and coin dealers generally act as principals in transactions rather than as agents.
In 1672, during the absence abroad of Arlington and Sir William Coventry, Clifford acted as principal secretary of state.
Mr. Waronker has also courted his teachers; one of his first acts as principal was to meet with each individually, inviting them to discuss their perspective and goals.
Hillary Rodham Clinton did not make the morning announcements, patrol the cafeteria or give demerits yesterday when she acted as Principal for a Day at two Brooklyn schools.
To match the efforts inside the school, one of Ms. Brown's first acts as principal last August was to ask owners of nearby corner stores to stop selling to students in the morning.
