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Robbins principle

Robbins principle proper noun: the idea that university places should be available to everybody who qualifies for them by ability and attainment.

Proper noun

the Robbins principle

  1. (UK) The idea that university places should be available to everybody who qualifies for them by ability and attainment.

Origin of Robbins principle

From its appearance in the 1963 Robbins Report from the Committee on Higher Education, chaired by Lord Robbins.

Questions about Robbins principle

What does Robbins principle mean?
Robbins principle means the idea that university places should be available to everybody who qualifies for them by ability and attainment.
What part of speech is Robbins principle?
Robbins principle is a proper noun.

Words near Robbins principle in the dictionary

  1. robbing out
  2. robbing Peter to pay Paul
  3. robbing the cradle
  4. robbings
  5. robbins
  6. Robbins principle
  7. Robbinsville
  8. Robbo
  9. Robbs
  10. Robby
  11. robe

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