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principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
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Harrison then made California a principal originator of the hybridization of Eastern and Western music.

From Los Angeles Times

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said that the team had not pitted because they were concerned that others would decide to stay out.

From BBC

Press reports indicate that U.S. banks might provide some $5 billion through a repurchase agreement to help Argentina meet interest and principal payments due in January.

From The Wall Street Journal

They also happen to be the school president and principal, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times

The CDC didn’t announce his appointment, but an internal database lists him as the agency’s principal deputy director, with a start date of Nov. 23.

From Salon