noun
general principles; broad principles
Refers to fundamental rules or guidelines that apply broadly, often used in legal, ethical, or organizational contexts.
この法律の一般原則を理解する必要がある。
It is necessary to understand the general principles of this law.
一般原則に従って判断してください。
Please make a judgment according to the general principles.
原則 means 'principle' in a general sense, while 一般原則 specifically emphasizes 'general' or 'broad' principles, often as a set of overarching rules.
Compound of 一般 (いっぱん, 'general') and 原則 (げんそく, 'principle').