O princípio jurídico
Example: O princípio jurídico da igualdade guia as decisões do juiz.
Definition
"O princípio jurídico" refers to a fundamental rule or standard that guides legal reasoning and decision-making within the law. It represents basic legal norms that help judges and lawyers interpret laws and ensure justice is applied fairly and consistently.
Etymology
The term "o princípio jurídico" comes from Portuguese, where "princípio" means 'principle,' derived from Latin 'principium,' meaning beginning or foundation, and "jurídico" relates to law, originating from Latin 'juridicus,' pertaining to legal matters. Did you know that "princípio" originally referred to the starting point of anything, which fits well with its legal usage as a foundational concept?
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