1. Firmly established, accepted, and recognized principles that form the basis of law, ethics, or conduct and are unlikely to change
The settled principles of constitutional law guide judicial decisions.
Os princípios estabelecidos do direito constitucional orientam as decisões judiciais.
2. Doctrines or rules that have been proven and accepted over time through consistent application and agreement
The settled principles of contract law require mutual consent.
Os princípios estabelecidos do direito contratual exigem consentimento mútuo.