fundamental assertion

[/ˌfʌndəˈmentəl əˈsɜːrʃən/]

nounpl: fundamental assertions

afirmação fundamental

1. A basic or essential statement or claim that serves as a foundation for further reasoning or belief

The fundamental assertion of the theory is that all matter is composed of atoms.

A afirmação fundamental da teoria é que toda matéria é composta por átomos.

2. A core principle or proposition presented as true without requiring proof

The fundamental assertion of human rights underlies modern constitutional law.

A afirmação fundamental dos direitos humanos está na base da lei constitucional moderna.

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General Brazilian

afirmação fundamental

Standard usage in academic and formal contexts

Portugal

afirmação fundamental

Consistent with European Portuguese terminology

São Paulo

asserção fundamental

More technical/philosophical usage in academic circles

lay down a fundamental assertion

the fundamental assertion that

rest on a fundamental assertion

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