Understanding basic freedoms, rights, and the institutions and practices that support shared democratic principles as the foundations of a democratic republic.

"This is a partnership based on shared principles," Mr. Giuliani said in an interview last week.

The two officials included a proposed statement of shared principles, including that "the current antagonism and excessive competition should be replaced with a more collaborative spirit."

The purpose was to outline shared principles of all: non-interventionism, civil liberties, balanced budgets, and uncorrupt monetary policy.

The North Koreans have insisted that any statement of shared principles should not prohibit them from pursuing a "peaceful" nuclear program.

A relationship not based on a shared principle or spirit, but when one blindly follows the orders of another .

Second, we must address the need for some shared principles, so that the common European house will be a joint home.

This partnership can only work if it is based on shared principles, balance and a basic trust.

Jones observes that the shared rhythmic principles of Sub-Saharan African music traditions constitute one main system.

Second, Hezbollah's statements focus on the politics of resistance to occupation and invoke shared Islamic principles about the right to self-defense.