internal principles
[ɪnˈtɜrnəl ˈprɪnsəpəlz]
noun phrasepl: internal principles
princípios internos
1. Fundamental rules, standards, or values that exist or operate within an entity, organization, or system that guide behavior and decision-making
The company operates according to strict internal principles of transparency and accountability.
A empresa opera de acordo com princípios internos rigorosos de transparência e responsabilidade.
2. Core beliefs or moral standards that an individual uses to govern their actions and conduct
She refused the offer because it conflicted with her internal principles.
Ela recusou a oferta porque conflitava com seus princípios internos.
3. In philosophy and logic, fundamental rules that determine the nature or structure of something from within
Understanding the internal principles of language helps linguists develop better grammatical theories.
Compreender os princípios internos da linguagem ajuda linguistas a desenvolver melhores teorias gramaticais.
This phrase is particularly valued in both American and Brazilian corporate culture, where organizational 'internal principles' serve as mission statements and codes of conduct. In Brazilian contexts, there is often emphasis on 'princípios' in legal and institutional frameworks, reflecting the importance of formalized values. In American usage, 'internal principles' frequently appears in business ethics discussions and legal compliance documents.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to one's principles
act according to one's principles
compromise one's principles
principles of conduct
moral compass
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