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original principles

[/əˈrɪdʒənəl ˈprɪnsəpəlz/]
noun phrase
princípios originais
1. The fundamental rules, doctrines, or guidelines that were established first or at the beginning of something
The original principles of the organization were based on transparency and integrity.
Os princípios originais da organização eram baseados em transparência e integridade.
2. The core values or foundational concepts that serve as the basis for a system, theory, or practice
We must return to the original principles of democratic governance.
Devemos retornar aos princípios originais da governança democrática.
Synonyms
foundational principlesfounding principlescore principlesbasic principlesfundamental tenets
Antonyms
modified principlesrevised principlescontemporary principlesderived principles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
princípios originais
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
princípios originários
Alternative form sometimes used in Portugal
São Paulo
princípios originais
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
return to first principles
go back to square one
stick to your guns
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