principals

1. the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculatedSynonyms: principal

2. the educator who has executive authority for a schoolExamples: "she sent unruly pupils to see the principal"Synonyms: head, head teacher, principal, school principal

3. an actor who plays a principal roleSynonyms: lead, principal, star

4. capital as contrasted with the income derived from itSynonyms: corpus, principal, principal sum

5. (criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvementSynonyms: principal

6. the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own accountSynonyms: dealer, principal