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constitutional foundation

[/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl faʊnˈdeɪʃən/]
nounpl: constitutional foundations
fundação constitucional
1. The basic legal and political framework established by a constitution that underpins the structure and functioning of a state or organization
The constitutional foundation of the United States is based on the separation of powers.
A fundação constitucional dos Estados Unidos baseia-se na separação de poderes.
2. The fundamental principles and rules set forth in a constitution that serve as the basis for all laws and governance
Democracy requires a strong constitutional foundation to protect individual rights.
A democracia requer uma fundação constitucional sólida para proteger os direitos individuais.
Synonyms
constitutional basisconstitutional frameworkconstitutional structurelegal foundation
Antonyms
constitutional dissolutionlegal chaos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fundação constitucional
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal and political contexts
Portugal
fundamento constitucional
Preferred in European Portuguese, often emphasizing fundamental principles
General
base constitucional
Alternative, simpler form used across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay the constitutional foundation
strengthen the constitutional foundation
undermine the constitutional foundation
constitutional foundation of democracy
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