The phrase "at the principle of" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be a misphrasing, as "at the principle of" does not convey a clear meaning.
Example: "The decision was made at the principle of fairness." (This is incorrect; it should be rephrased for clarity.)
Alternatives: "at the core of" or "based on the principle of".
For decade after decade, post-war governments have chipped away at the principle of social insurance: you pay your stamps, you get your cash benefits as of right.
But while Germany remained keen to support Britain's call for a crackdown on benefits tourism, he said, it drew a line at the principle of free movement of people within the European Union.
While some Americans support charter schools and vouchers as reform initiatives, others argue that such ideas chip away at the principle of education for all, the Jeffersonian ideal on which the system was founded.
George Osborne understands the selfish gene all right, which is why, in this week's autumn statement, he yet again chipped away a fraction more at the principle of inheritance tax (this time by freeing spouses to inherit savings in Isa accounts tax-free; in the budget it was inheriting unused pension pots tax-free, and before that raising the inheritance tax threshold).
He's mad at the principle of the matter.
But at least the principle of allowing unpopular opinions to be heard was upheld.
For women, and for society at large, the principle of keeping open access to birth control is a major step forward.
At first, the principle of the simulation is widely described.
At best, the principle of verification seems to be a recommendation as to how to describe those statements that positivists are prepared to accept as meaningful.
Dr Barbara Daniel, senior lecturer and programme director for the MSc forensic science, King's College London Our course looks at the principles of forensic science and the forensic process, from crime scene all the way through to going to court.
This is so offensive to many because it seems like a slap at the principles of design by a company that has been hailed for its adherence to them.
