constitutional decision
[ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl dɪˈsɪʒən]
nounpl: constitutional decisions
decisão constitucional
1. A ruling or judgment made by a constitutional court or supreme court regarding the interpretation, application, or validity of constitutional provisions
The Supreme Court's constitutional decision on voting rights had far-reaching implications for the nation.
A decisão constitucional do Supremo Tribunal sobre direitos de voto teve implicações de longo alcance para a nação.
2. A judicial determination that establishes precedent regarding constitutional law and individual rights
That constitutional decision struck down the unconstitutional law as a violation of free speech.
Essa decisão constitucional anulou a lei inconstitucional como uma violação da liberdade de expressão.
3. A formal judgment by a court with jurisdiction over constitutional matters
The constitutional decision was unanimous among all nine justices.
A decisão constitucional foi unânime entre os nove ministros.
In Brazil, constitutional decisions from the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) are highly influential in shaping national law and policy. These decisions are closely followed by legal professionals, scholars, and the media. In the United States, Supreme Court constitutional decisions are considered binding precedent and are central to the development of American law. Both cultures treat constitutional decisions as fundamental expressions of the judiciary's power and responsibility to interpret foundational legal documents.
Related Idioms & Phrases
landmark constitutional decision
groundbreaking constitutional decision
final constitutional decision
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