constitutional change
[/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ˈtʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: constitutional changes
mudança constitucional
1. An amendment or modification to the fundamental law or constitution of a nation or organization
The constitutional change abolished the monarchy and established a republic.
A mudança constitucional aboliu a monarquia e estabeleceu uma república.
2. The formal process of altering constitutional provisions through legal procedures
The constitutional change required approval from two-thirds of Congress.
A mudança constitucional exigiu aprovação de dois terços do Congresso.
3. A significant shift in constitutional interpretation or application
The court's decision represented a major constitutional change in interpretation.
A decisão do tribunal representou uma mudança constitucional significativa na interpretação.
In Brazil, constitutional change is a significant political event, particularly relevant given the nation's history of multiple constitutions (1891, 1934, 1937, 1946, 1967, 1988). The 1988 Constitution is the current framework, and discussions of constitutional change often carry weight in political debates. The term 'emenda constitucional' (constitutional amendment) is frequently used in Brazilian legal and parliamentary contexts. In the USA, constitutional change typically occurs through the amendment process outlined in Article V, which is deliberately difficult, reflecting the Framers' intent for constitutional stability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
push for constitutional change
enact a constitutional change
undergo constitutional change
resist constitutional change
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