incorporeal element
[ɪnkɔrˈpɔːriəl ˈɛləmənt]
nounpl: incorporeal elements
elemento incorpóreo
1. A non-physical or abstract component; something that exists but has no material or tangible substance
The incorporeal element of music is its emotional impact rather than the physical vibrations of sound.
O elemento incorpóreo da música é seu impacto emocional em vez das vibrações físicas do som.
2. In law and philosophy, an intangible right, property, or attribute that cannot be physically touched or possessed
Intellectual property represents an incorporeal element in modern business law.
A propriedade intelectual representa um elemento incorpóreo na lei comercial moderna.
3. In theology and spirituality, a spiritual or divine aspect that transcends physical form
Many religions focus on the incorporeal element of the human soul.
Muitas religiões enfatizam o elemento incorpóreo da alma humana.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and philosophical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian legal terminology, 'bens incorpóreos' (incorporeal goods) is a formal classification in civil law referring to rights and intellectual properties. In the US, the concept is frequently applied to intellectual property rights and copyright law. The term reflects the modern understanding of value and ownership that extends beyond physical possessions.
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