constitutional freedom
[ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ˈfriːdəm]
nounpl: constitutional freedoms
liberdade constitucional
1. A right or liberty guaranteed and protected by a constitution, typically fundamental rights that cannot be arbitrarily restricted by the government
Freedom of speech is a constitutional freedom protected by the First Amendment in the United States.
A liberdade de expressão é uma liberdade constitucional protegida pela Primeira Emenda nos Estados Unidos.
2. The legal guarantees of individual liberties as established in a nation's constitution
Citizens must understand their constitutional freedoms to effectively exercise their rights.
Os cidadãos devem compreender suas liberdades constitucionais para exercer efetivamente seus direitos.
In Brazil, constitutional freedoms are central to the 1988 Constitution (Constituição Federal), which emphasizes democratic rights after the military dictatorship (1964-1985). In the USA, constitutional freedoms derive primarily from the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments. Both nations prioritize these protections as essential to democratic governance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
exercise one's constitutional freedoms
protect constitutional freedoms
infringe upon constitutional freedoms
fundamental right under the constitution
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