indivisibility
[/ˌɪndɪˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: indivisibilities
indivisibilidade
1. the quality or state of being unable to be divided or separated into parts
The indivisibility of the atom was once a fundamental principle of physics.
A indivisibilidade do átomo era uma vez um princípio fundamental da física.
2. in law and politics, the principle that certain rights or territories cannot be partitioned or divided
The treaty affirmed the indivisibility of national sovereignty.
O tratado afirmou a indivisibilidade da soberania nacional.
3. in philosophy, the concept that something is inherently unified and cannot be separated into components without losing its essential nature
Spinoza argued for the indivisibility of substance.
Espinosa argumentou pela indivisibilidade da substância.
The term 'indivisibility' carries significant weight in Brazilian legal and political discourse, particularly in discussions of national sovereignty and territorial integrity. In Portugal, it is similarly employed in constitutional and philosophical discussions. The concept gained prominence during the UN Charter era and remains important in international law discussions across both Portuguese-speaking nations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the indivisibility of rights
the indivisibility of sovereignty
principle of indivisibility
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