legal principle

• Règle fondamentale, doctrine ou norme qui sert de fondement à un système juridique ou à un domaine particulier du droit, et qui guide les décisions judiciaires et le raisonnement juridique.

A fundamental rule, doctrine, or standard that serves as the foundation for a legal system or a specific area of law, guiding judicial decisions and legal reasoning.

1. Fundamental rule of lawC1formal

   A basic rule, doctrine, or standard that forms the foundation of a legal system.

   principe juridique

   • The principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' is a key legal principle.
   • Legal principles guide judges in making fair decisions.
   • This case established an important legal principle regarding privacy.

2. Guiding standard for interpretationC1formal

   A general standard used by courts to interpret and apply laws consistently.

   principe juridique

   • The legal principle of stare decisis requires courts to follow precedent.
   • Contract law is based on the legal principle of freedom of contract.
   • The legal principle of proportionality is used in human rights cases.