zásadách

Zásady is a Czech noun meaning fundamental rules or guiding principles. The form zásadách is the locative plural of zásada and is used after prepositions such as v or o in phrases like v zásadách společnosti or podle zásad chování. Zásada denotes a basic norm that shapes behavior, decision-making, or organization; zásady is the plural. Etymologically, zásada is derived from a root related to základ, foundation, underscoring its role as a groundwork.

Zásady appear in many domains: in ethics and morality as zásady morálky; in law and public policy as zásady právního státu, zásady ochrany osobních údajů; in science and technology as zásady reproducibility, zásady bezpečnosti; in business as zásady řízení or etické zásady. They are often codified in codes of conduct, constitutions, charters, or policy documents.

Differences with related terms: zásady is broader and normative, while principy tends to denote more technical or universal statements; in practice, the two are often used interchangeably.

Idioms: the phrase v zásadách means in principle or in essence, indicating a general approach rather than a specific rule.

See also: etika, právo, podnikání, kodex chování, principy.