Also means
foundation
Usage Note
Grundlage combines Grund ('ground') and Lage ('position') and is the go-to word for an abstract foundation or basis. The phrase auf der Grundlage von means 'on the basis of'. For a literal building foundation, German prefers Fundament.
Examples
"Vertrauen ist die Grundlage jeder Freundschaft."
Natural Translation
Trust is the basis of every friendship.

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