underlying
I
adjective
based on, basic, built on, deep-rooted, elemental, elementary, essential, fundamental, latent, not evident, obscure, original, primal, primary, rudimentary, supporting, undermost, unseen
associated concepts: underlying contract, underlying fact, underlying obligation
II
index
cardinal (basic), central (essential), fundamental, latent, organic, original (initial), primary, rudimentary, substantive, virtual
Burton's Legal Thesaurus.
William C. Burton.
2006