constitutional provision
[/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl prəˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: constitutional provisions
dispositivo constitucional
1. A specific clause, article, or section established in a constitution that outlines rights, powers, duties, or procedures of government
The constitutional provision guarantees freedom of speech to all citizens.
O dispositivo constitucional garante a liberdade de expressão a todos os cidadãos.
2. A legal stipulation or requirement set forth in a nation's fundamental governing document
According to the constitutional provision, the president must be at least 35 years old.
De acordo com o dispositivo constitucional, o presidente deve ter pelo menos 35 anos de idade.
3. Any specific regulation or arrangement contained within constitutional law
The new constitutional provision addresses voting rights for minorities.
O novo dispositivo constitucional aborda os direitos de voto das minorias.
In Brazil, constitutional provisions are particularly important references in legal discourse, especially following the 1988 Constitution (Constituição Federal), which is considered one of the world's most detailed constitutions. The term 'dispositivo constitucional' is fundamental to Brazilian legal vocabulary and is frequently cited in court rulings, legislative debates, and civic education. Similarly, in the United States, constitutional provisions are cornerstone references in Supreme Court decisions and political discourse, particularly regarding the Bill of Rights and amendments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in violation of constitutional provisions
within constitutional provisions
constitutional provision framework
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