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principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
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Tencent says it currently has an aggregate principal amount of US$17.51 billion in outstanding notes under the program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Hamilton paid tribute to Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur, who was critical in signing the Briton for Ferrari early in 2024, for his backing.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“The hybrids have been a godsend,” said Mark Politte, the store’s dealer principal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Completing repayment of the 2027 notes means no further principal payments will be required until March 2028.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“You know what the problem is,” snapped the principal.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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