The decision had been agreed in principle before today's meeting, but some controversy surrounded it.

在今天的会议之前该决定原则上已获同意，但围绕这项决定还存在一些争议。

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The ITTF says that all nations have agreed in principle to compete.

ITTF说，所有国家都原则上同意参加比赛。

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The six parties agreed in principle to hold the Fourth Round of Six-Party Talks by the end of September.

六方原则同意，将于9月底召开第四轮六方会谈。

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Pyongyang agreed in principle in 2005 to scrap its nuclear program, including weapons, in return for aid and diplomatic benefits.

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"I have agreed in principle to a new British force level of 9,500, which will be put into effect once these conditions are met,".

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North Korea agreed in principle in 2005 to scrap its nuclear program, including a presumed arsenal of several nuclear weapons, in exchange for energy aid and diplomatic benefits.

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Mr Sadr agreed in principle last month to trade armed insurgency for peaceful party politics.

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The prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, agreed in principle that they should do their service.

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All 32 councils have agreed in principle to the financial settlement being offered by the government.

BBC: West Lothian Council