Principle also denotes the foundations of arts and sciences.
Military Principles, the basis or ground work upon which every military movement is made, and by which every operation is conducted.
PRISAGE, that share which belongs to the king or admiral out of such merchandises, &c. as are lawfully taken at sea.
PRIS, Fr. This word is variously used by the French, in a figurative and proverbial sense. C’est autant de pris sur l’ennemi. An expression signifying that some advantage, at least, has been gained.
Une Ville PRISE, Fr. a town which has been taken.
Prise des dehors d’une place, Fr. The taking possession of an enemy’s outworks.
PRISES, Fr. Prizes.
Prises sur l’ennemi, Fr. Every thing taken from the enemy is so called.
PRISONNIERS de guerre, Fr. prisoners of war.
PRISONERS of war, those of the enemy who are taken in or after a battle, siege, &c. They are deprived of their liberty at large, until exchanged, or sent on parole.