constitutional continuity
[/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl kənˈtɪnjuːɪti/]
nounpl: constitutional continuities
continuidade constitucional
1. The uninterrupted maintenance of a constitutional framework and legal order despite changes in government, leadership, or political circumstances
The country maintained constitutional continuity despite the transition between administrations.
O país manteve a continuidade constitucional apesar da transição entre administrações.
2. The principle that a new constitution or constitutional amendment preserves essential elements and structures of the previous constitutional order
Constitutional continuity was ensured by retaining key provisions from the original document.
A continuidade constitucional foi garantida pela retenção de disposições-chave do documento original.
3. In law and governance, the preservation of constitutional legitimacy and institutional stability through periods of political change
Ensuring constitutional continuity was essential to the nation's democratic stability.
Garantir a continuidade constitucional foi essencial para a estabilidade democrática da nação.
This term is particularly significant in Brazilian political discourse, especially regarding transitions of power and democratic stability. It reflects the importance of legal continuity in countries with histories of political instability or military intervention. The concept is central to constitutional law in both Portugal and Brazil, where maintaining institutional frameworks during political changes has been historically crucial.
Related Idioms & Phrases
maintaining constitutional order
preserving the constitutional fabric
ensuring institutional succession
safeguarding constitutional legitimacy
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