They accept the principle of economic reform, even though this means a short-term squeeze on living standards.
Contemporary systems of criminal law accept the principle that guilt shall only be personal.
Accept the principle that A late journey always gets later.
The critics do not accept the American principle that you can defend someone's legal rights without agreeing with him.
They also accept the principle of a free economy.
Indeed, accepting the principle of protecting human rights was a great step forwards.
Will you accept the principle of European law though?
To accept the principle of liberalization, as set out in this report, would only increase job losses.
We simply cannot accept the principle of cheating in this context.
Again, the Commission accepts the principle but it needs to review the implementation.