invalid principles
[ɪnˈvælɪd ˈprɪnsəpəlz]
noun phrasepl: invalid principles
princípios inválidos
1. Fundamental rules, standards, or guidelines that are not legally binding, logically sound, or morally justified
The court declared that the contract was based on invalid principles and therefore null and void.
O tribunal declarou que o contrato se baseava em princípios inválidos e, portanto, era nulo e sem efeito.
2. Foundational beliefs or axioms that lack proper justification or are flawed in reasoning
The philosopher argued that the theory rested on invalid principles that contradicted empirical evidence.
O filósofo argumentou que a teoria se baseava em princípios inválidos que contradiziam as evidências empíricas.
3. Rules or standards that do not conform to established legal, ethical, or logical frameworks
The company's invalid principles for hiring were discriminatory and violated employment laws.
Os princípios inválidos da empresa para contratação eram discriminatórios e violavam as leis trabalhistas.
The phrase 'invalid principles' is predominantly used in formal contexts such as legal proceedings, academic discourse, and philosophical discussions in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazilian legal language, it appears frequently in court decisions and contracts. The term reflects the importance placed on proper justification and adherence to established rules in both cultures' professional and academic spheres.
Related Idioms & Phrases
built on invalid principles
based on invalid principles
rest on invalid principles
founded on invalid principles
grounded in invalid principles
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