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subordinate principle

[/səˈbɔːrdɪnət ˈprɪnsəpəl/]
nounpl: subordinate principles
princípio subordinado
1. A secondary or lesser principle that is dependent on or derived from a more fundamental or primary principle
In legal theory, the principle of proportionality is often considered a subordinate principle to the main rule of justice.
Na teoria legal, o princípio da proporcionalidade é frequentemente considerado um princípio subordinado à regra principal de justiça.
2. A supporting rule or guideline that operates under the authority of a higher-order principle
Environmental regulations function as subordinate principles to the overarching principle of sustainable development.
Os regulamentos ambientais funcionam como princípios subordinados ao princípio maior do desenvolvimento sustentável.
Synonyms
secondary principlederived principleauxiliary principlesupporting principle
Antonyms
primary principlefundamental principlemain principlecardinal principle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
princípio subordinado
Standard usage in academic and legal contexts
São Paulo
princípio secundário
Alternative term commonly used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
princípio subordinado
Formal usage in academic and judicial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

rule under a principle
governed by a higher principle
supporting principle
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