principled difference
[/ˈprɪnsəpəld ˈdɪfərəns/]
noun phrasepl: principled differences
diferença de princípios
1. A fundamental disagreement based on core values, beliefs, or moral standards rather than superficial or practical concerns
The two nations had a principled difference over human rights policies that prevented any agreement.
Os dois países tinham uma diferença de princípios sobre políticas de direitos humanos que impediu qualquer acordo.
2. A disagreement rooted in opposing ethical or philosophical positions that cannot be easily compromised
Their principled difference on climate action made cooperation difficult.
A diferença de princípios deles sobre ação climática tornou a cooperação difícil.
3. A distinction between two positions or entities based on fundamental ideological grounds
There was a principled difference between their approach to education and ours.
Havia uma diferença de princípios entre a abordagem deles para educação e a nossa.
This phrase is commonly used in diplomatic, legal, and ethical contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, it's frequently used in political debates and labor disputes to indicate serious, non-negotiable disagreements. In the US, it reflects a strong American cultural value of principled stands and individual conviction.
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