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1. Principal

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   The Principal (from the Latin principālis, meaning "first" or "chief") is a foundational term used across finance, law, and various systems of hierarchical organization. In its most fundamental sense, it denotes the initial, base, or fundamental quantity upon which subsequent calculations or structures are built. This base quantity often represents the original sum lent, the primary actor in a legal context, or the central [authority](/entries/autho…