immutable rule

[ɪˈmjuːtəbəl ruːl]
noun phrasefemininepl: immutable rules / regras imutáveis
regra imutável
1. a rule or principle that cannot be changed, altered, or modified under any circumstances
In mathematics, the commutative property is an immutable rule that applies to addition and multiplication.
Em matemática, a propriedade comutativa é uma regra imutável que se aplica à adição e multiplicação.
2. a fixed law or standard that remains constant and unchangeable
The laws of physics are considered immutable rules of the universe.
As leis da física são consideradas regras imutáveis do universo.
3. in institutional or organizational contexts, a fundamental regulation that cannot be modified
The company's immutable rule regarding data privacy cannot be overridden by any department.
A regra imutável da empresa sobre privacidade de dados não pode ser anulada por nenhum departamento.
The concept of 'immutable rules' is deeply rooted in both American and Brazilian institutional culture, particularly in legal, scientific, and corporate contexts. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in discussions of constitutional law and organizational compliance, reflecting the importance of formal rules in bureaucratic structures. In the United States, it appears commonly in technical documentation, academic discourse, and legal frameworks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unalterable ruleunchangeable rulefixed ruleinvariable ruleabsolute rulepermanent rule
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible rulemutable rulechangeable rulemodifiable ruleadjustable rule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
regra imutável
Standard translation used across Brazil in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
regra imutável / regra fixa
Both terms are commonly used in business and legal environments
Rio de Janeiro
regra imutável
Formal usage primarily in academic and institutional settings
Portugal
regra imutável / regra inalterável
Both variants are acceptable; 'inalterável' is more commonly used in legal contexts

Related Words

immutableruleprinciplelawregulationstandardinvariantconstant

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in stone
carved in stone
written in stone
hard and fast rule
law of the land
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