Principals

/ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Individuals who authorize agents to act on their behalf in legal or business matters.
    The principals signed the contract to formalize the agreement.
  2. (n.) Leading parties in a legal action, such as main defendants or claimants.
    The principals in the case were present during the trial.

Forms

  • principal

Commentary

In legal contexts, "principals" typically denotes the primary parties in agency or litigation; distinguishing this plural form from the singular base term avoids redundancy.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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