invalid principles
[ɪnˈvælɪd ˈprɪnsəpəlz]
noun phrase
princípios inválidos
1. Fundamental rules or standards that lack legal, logical, or moral validity; foundational ideas that are not sound, acceptable, or legally binding
The court dismissed the case based on invalid principles of jurisdiction.
O tribunal rejeitou o caso baseado em princípios inválidos de jurisdição.
2. Foundational assumptions or premises that are flawed, unsupported, or do not hold true upon examination
The research was criticized for relying on invalid principles that contradicted established scientific evidence.
A pesquisa foi criticada por se basear em princípios inválidos que contradiziam evidências científicas estabelecidas.
3. Guiding rules or doctrines that are not applicable, outdated, or ineffective in a given context
Management rejected the proposal because it was built on invalid principles for modern business practices.
A administração rejeitou a proposta porque se baseava em princípios inválidos para as práticas comerciais modernas.
In both Brazilian and American legal and academic contexts, 'invalid principles' is a critical term used to challenge foundational arguments. In Brazil, this phrase appears frequently in judicial decisions and academic discourse. In the USA, it's commonly used in constitutional law, scientific peer review, and policy debates. The phrase carries significant weight as it suggests fundamental flaws rather than minor errors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
built on invalid principles
grounded in invalid principles
resting on invalid principles
founded on invalid principles
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