"Robbins principle" meaning in English

See Robbins principle in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Robbins principle [canonical]
Etymology: From its appearance in the 1963 Robbins Report from the Committee on Higher Education, chaired by Lord Robbins. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Robbins principle
  1. (UK, education) The idea that university places should be available to everybody who qualifies for them by ability and attainment. Wikipedia link: Robbins Report Tags: UK Categories (topical): Education

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