Based on abstract principles (11)

I believe the answer is:

theoretical

(Other definitions for theoretical that I've seen before include "Not linked to practice" , "Cheat toiler (anag) - speculative" , "Hypothetical" , "Not practical; speculative" , "concerned with supposition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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