Its legislative system comprises a body of principles, procedures and rites that govern the social and spiritual conduct of the community.

UNESCO: Culture

Tax relief was based on important principles, principles that are compassionate and conservative, and principles that were preserved during the legislative process of give-and-take.

CNN: President Bush speaks on tax cut bill passage

It would appear that Senator Lugar is going to such lengths in defiance of traditional Senate practice and good governance principles for a simple reason: As a veteran of a number of scarring legislative battles over defective accords, he must recognize that this Law of the Sea treaty cannot stand the light of day.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Deep-six this treaty

All we have to do is pass legislation that is balanced, that reflects the principles of the Bowles-Simpson commission, reflects the principles of the Domenici-Rivlin commission, reflects the principles of the Gang of Six -- reflects the principles of every common-sense person who has looked at this issue -- every economist, every legislative analyst who has looked at this issue.

WHITEHOUSE: Gaggle aboard Air Force One en route Orlando, FL,