Fundamental
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Serving as a basic, essential, or foundational element.
Fundamental rights are protected by the constitution.
- (n.) A basic principle or underlying concept.
The lawyer explained the fundamentals of contract law.
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- fundamentals
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Commentary
Use 'fundamental' to emphasize core or primary importance in legal contexts, often relating to rights or principles.
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