1. Moral or ethical standards that have been deliberately rejected, dismissed, or refused to follow
He acted with spurned principles, ignoring all moral guidance.
Ele agiu com princípios rejeitados, ignorando toda orientação moral.
2. Core values or beliefs that someone has intentionally cast aside or disregarded
The politician's spurned principles cost him the support of his base.
Os princípios rejeitados do político lhe custaram o apoio de sua base.