So one may speak in principle of a decoupling of the factors that determine the size of the joint surplus from those that determine its distribution, the latter being the "responsibility" of the union at the industry level.
Briefly speaking, in principle we can explain why a protein is (relatively) conserved at the amino acid sequence level in some details, from physiological behavior, biological processes involved or tissue broadness.
Valenti tends not to refer to himself as a lobbyist, and when he makes public pronouncements he frequently speaks in terms of principle (artistic freedom, the First Amendment) and the public good, rather than of the economic interests of his bosses.
Hopefully, Joe will avoid his "ladies and gentlemens," will speak in grand principles and not ponderous detail, and will not be shy about holding her accountable.
Biden ought to speak in grand principles, not ponderous detail: that we must restore our prestige abroad, as Barack Obama showed he could do with his summer tour, and John McCain has shown no ability to do.
Although she speaks in terms of high-minded principles, her only real concern seems to be personal achievement.
Republicans speak in terms of principle, not programs.
"If the statute were simpler, and spoke more in principles, the courts would feel a broad mandate to enforce the law and honor the intentions of lawgivers".
The Just War Ethic provides the foundational principles on which the laws of war have been constructed; when policy makers seek to justify the use of force, they employ the language of the Just War Ethic; they speak in terms of the principles of just cause, last resort, necessity, proportionality and the reasonable prospects of success.
In the McCarthy era, because he spoke in defense of Jeffersonian principles, people were afraid to be seen with him.
