1. A private foundation established for a particular charitable purpose or to benefit specific individuals, groups, or causes
The specific foundation was created to support educational programs in rural communities.
A fundação específica foi criada para apoiar programas educacionais em comunidades rurais.
2. In law and taxation, a foundation with designated purposes and restricted grant-making activities
A specific foundation must comply with regulations regarding its charitable mission.
Uma fundação específica deve cumprir regulamentações relativas à sua missão beneficente.
3. The structural base of a building designed for particular soil or geological conditions
The architect designed a specific foundation to accommodate the sandy soil.
O arquiteto projetou uma fundação específica para se adequar ao solo arenoso.