+The Principate marked the first phase of the [Roman Empire](/wiki/roman_empire), inaugurated by [Augustus](/wiki/augustus). It presented the emperor as *princeps*—first citizen—maintaining a republican façade while wielding absolute authority.
+## See also
+- [Roman Empire](/wiki/roman_empire)
+- [Augustus](/wiki/augustus)
+- [Dominate](/wiki/dominate)
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