fundamental principle

• Verdade, lei ou doutrina básica e essencial que serve de fundamento para um sistema de crenças, raciocínio ou comportamento.

A basic, essential truth, law, or doctrine that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, reasoning, or behavior.

1. Core belief or ruleB2formal

   A basic, essential truth, law, or doctrine that serves as the foundation for a system of thought or behavior.

   princípio fundamental

   • The fundamental principle of democracy is that power rests with the people.
   • One fundamental principle of physics is the conservation of energy.
   • Honesty is a fundamental principle in any ethical business.

2. Basic rule of a systemB2formal

   A primary rule or law that governs how a particular system, such as a science, economy, or organization, operates.

   princípio fundamental

   • Supply and demand is a fundamental principle of economics.
   • The fundamental principle of the company is customer satisfaction.
   • Understanding the fundamental principles of coding is essential for a programmer.