abiding value
[/əˈbaɪdɪŋ ˈvæljuː/]
noun phrasepl: abiding values
valor duradouro
1. A principle, quality, or belief that endures and remains important over time; something of lasting worth or significance
Honesty is an abiding value in our company culture.
A honestidade é um valor duradouro na cultura de nossa empresa.
2. Something that maintains its relevance and importance despite changing circumstances or trends
The abiding value of education cannot be overstated.
O valor duradouro da educação não pode ser subestimado.
This phrase is commonly used in American institutional, educational, and corporate contexts to describe values that organizations wish to preserve and emphasize as foundational to their identity. In Brazil, it appears frequently in philosophical discussions, educational curricula, and organizational mission statements. The concept reflects a universal human concern with preserving what is meaningful across generations.
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