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Definition the cooperative principle in British English

the cooperative principle noun

noun
/kəʊˈɒp(ə)rətɪv ˌprɪnsəp(ə)l/

The cooperative principle was described by the philosopher H. P. Grice who set out four maxims that need to be observed.

1

the idea that speakers will normally try to cooperate with each other, for example by being truthful and giving the information that is required

Synonyms and related words
communication interaction contact
Definition the cooperative principle in British English