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Five Criteria for a Good Set of Principles

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ROBUST

Definitive and precise to support
consistent decision-making in
UNDERSTANDABLE complex, potentially
Clear and unambiguous, so that controversial situations.
violations, whether intentional
or not, are minimized.

COMPLETE
Cover every situation perceived.

STABLE
CONSISTENT
Principles should be enduring,
yet able to accommodate Carefully chosen to allow
changes. consistent yet flexible
interpretation.

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