1. A foundational principle, standard, or set of principles that applies to or is accepted by all members of a group, discipline, or society
The organization established a universal basis for ethical conduct across all departments.
A organização estabeleceu uma base universal para conduta ética em todos os departamentos.
2. In mathematics and linear algebra, a set of elements from which any other element in a vector space can be generated
The vectors form a universal basis for the three-dimensional space.
Os vetores formam uma base universal para o espaço tridimensional.
3. A common ground or shared foundation upon which agreement or understanding can be established
Finding a universal basis for international law remains a challenge.
Encontrar uma base universal para o direito internacional continua sendo um desafio.