noun
fundamental property; principal; endowment; permanent property
Legal and financial term for the core assets of an organization, such as a foundation's endowment or a company's permanent capital, as opposed to operating funds.
この財団の基本財産は、運用によって維持されている。
The foundation's endowment is maintained through investment.
基本財産を取り崩すには理事会の承認が必要だ。
Approval from the board is required to draw down the principal.