Introduction of the notion

Some of the architecture principles apply to every aspect of the Enterprise System. Others are dedicated to a single aspect.
For instance, the stratification principle is meaningful only in the context of logical architecture.

Canonical definition

Principle that applies to the system and guides its design and development

Source: Praxeme

Related terms: Principle, Separation of concerns, Abstraction Principle, Ockham's razor, Principle of parsimony