"Haldane principle" meaning in English

See Haldane principle in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Haldane principle [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Richard Burdon Haldane, who helped to originate the policy. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Haldane principle
  1. The idea that decisions about how to spend research funds should be made by researchers rather than politicians. Wikipedia link: Haldane principle
    Sense id: en-Haldane_principle-en-name-IVWZPDoF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys

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