vital necessity
[ˈvaɪtəl nəˈsɛsɪti]
noun phrasepl: vital necessities
necessidade vital
1. something that is absolutely essential or critical for survival, health, or basic functioning; an indispensable requirement
Access to clean water is a vital necessity for human survival.
O acesso à água potável é uma necessidade vital para a sobrevivência humana.
2. a fundamental need that cannot be postponed or neglected without serious consequences
Food and shelter are vital necessities that must be provided to all citizens.
Alimento e abrigo são necessidades vitais que devem ser fornecidas a todos os cidadãos.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'vital necessity' is primarily used in formal, legal, medical, and policy discussions. In Brazil, the term is frequently employed in discussions about social rights and basic human needs (direitos humanos). In the USA, it's commonly used in healthcare, emergency management, and welfare policy debates.
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