n.
1) to establish, formulate, lay down a ~
2) to adhere to, apply a ~
3) to betray, compromise one's ~s
4) a basic; general; guiding; high; sound; strict ~
5) the ~ that + clause (we adhere to the ~ that everyone should be treated fairly)
6) in ~ (to agree in ~)
7) ( misc. ) a matter, question; person of ~