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.