external principles
[/ɪkˈstɜːrnəl ˈprɪnsəpəlz/]
noun phrasepl: external principles
princípios externos
1. Fundamental rules, standards, or guidelines that originate from outside sources and govern behavior, decision-making, or system operation
The company must comply with external principles set by international regulatory bodies.
A empresa deve cumprir os princípios externos estabelecidos pelos órgãos reguladores internacionais.
2. In philosophy and ethics, moral or logical rules that come from sources outside an individual or organization, such as law, religion, or societal norms
External principles of justice guide the court's decisions.
Os princípios externos de justiça orientam as decisões do tribunal.
3. In systems theory, constraints or rules imposed on a system from its environment rather than inherent to the system itself
The software must operate within external principles defined by the operating system.
O software deve operar dentro dos princípios externos definidos pelo sistema operacional.
This term is predominantly used in formal, academic, legal, and corporate contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in discussions about compliance with international standards and regulations. In the United States, it is common in corporate governance, legal compliance, and systems administration. The phrase reflects the tension between autonomy and constraint, which is philosophically relevant in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bound by external principles
governed by external principles
subject to external principles
comply with external principles
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