What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like being in British Isles, in principle (5)" mean?

The definition is "principle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym of "British") + AS (synonym of "Like") + IS (synonym of "Isles,"); definition: "principle" The answer is BASIS.

Like being in British Isles, in principle (5)

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