It still remains the most fundamentalprinciple of a criminal trial that an accused is innocent until proven guilty.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This means going back to fundamentalprinciples.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Attention to the fundamentalprinciples of learning is essential.
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Definition of 'fundamental'
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adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
You use fundamental to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or essential. They affectthe basic nature of other things or are the most important element upon which otherthings depend.