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Fundamental principle (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

basis

'fundamental principle' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for basis that I've seen before include "First principle" , "grounds" , "Ground, foundation" , "Reason" , "Underlying support (for an idea)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today, The Washington Post Sunday, The Guardian, the Wall Street Journal, the Family Time, The Independent, The Sun and the Jonesin'.
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