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legal foundation

[/ˈliːɡəl faʊnˈdeɪʃən/]
nounpl: legal foundations
fundação jurídica
1. The basis or groundwork upon which a legal right, claim, or argument is established
The legal foundation of the contract rests on mutual agreement and consideration.
A fundação jurídica do contrato repousa no acordo mútuo e na contraprestação.
2. The statutory or constitutional authority that provides legitimate basis for a law or legal action
The legal foundation for this regulation can be found in Article 5 of the Constitution.
A fundação jurídica desta regulação pode ser encontrada no Artigo 5 da Constituição.
3. A nonprofit organization established under law for charitable, educational, or public purposes
The legal foundation supports medical research and education programs.
A fundação jurídica apoia programas de pesquisa médica e educação.
Synonyms
legal basislegal groundstatutory basisconstitutional foundationjuridical basis
Antonyms
legal nullityillegality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fundação jurídica; base legal
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal contexts
São Paulo
fundação jurídica; alicerce legal
Used in business and corporate law
Portugal
fundação jurídica; base legal; fundamentação jurídica
Often used in academic and formal legal discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

on solid legal foundation
lack of legal foundation
establish a legal foundation for
legal foundation of rights
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