constitutional measures
[/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ˈmɛʒərz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
medidas constitucionais
1. Actions, policies, or legal procedures that are authorized by and comply with a constitution; measures taken within constitutional framework and limitations
The government implemented constitutional measures to address the economic crisis while respecting citizens' rights.
O governo implementou medidas constitucionais para enfrentar a crise econômica respeitando os direitos dos cidadãos.
2. Formal legal steps taken to amend, interpret, or enforce constitutional provisions
The legislature voted on constitutional measures to expand voting rights.
A legislatura votou sobre medidas constitucionais para expandir os direitos de voto.
3. Emergency or temporary governmental actions that remain within constitutional authority and limits
During the pandemic, several countries adopted constitutional measures to manage public health.
Durante a pandemia, vários países adotaram medidas constitucionais para gerenciar a saúde pública.
This is a formal legal term widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese governmental, judicial, and academic contexts. In Brazil, constitutional measures are particularly significant given the country's complex constitutional history, including multiple constitutions (1891, 1934, 1937, 1946, 1967, and 1988). The 1988 Constitution (Constituição de 1988) established robust protections and procedures that define what constitutes lawful governmental action. Understanding constitutional measures is essential in discussions about governmental legitimacy, judicial review, and the rule of law in both Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems.
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