> The way "principal" is used by Kerberos is, as far as I know, specific
> to Kerberos. The definition always needs to be explained to English
> speakers, too.
Just looked in the on-line merriam-webster's at m-w.com
[2]principal, definition 1c seems to be at the root of the kerberos
usage:
c : one who employs another to act as agent subject to the employer's
general control and instruction; specifically : the person from whom
an agent's authority derives
with the right mindset, 1d and 1e also fit ;-)
d : the chief or an actual participant in a crime
e : the person primarily or ultimately liable on a legal obligation
- Bill
