constitutional right
[/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl raɪt/]
nounpl: constitutional rights
direito constitucional
1. A fundamental right guaranteed and protected by a constitution, which cannot be easily removed or restricted by government
Freedom of speech is a constitutional right in the United States.
A liberdade de expressão é um direito constitucional nos Estados Unidos.
2. A legal entitlement that is explicitly or implicitly recognized in a nation's constitutional framework
The right to vote is considered a constitutional right in most democracies.
O direito de voto é considerado um direito constitucional na maioria das democracias.
3. An individual liberty protected against governmental interference as defined by constitutional law
The Supreme Court ruled that privacy is a constitutional right.
A Corte Suprema decidiu que a privacidade é um direito constitucional.
In the United States, constitutional rights are central to American political identity and are frequently invoked in public discourse, legal battles, and political debates. In Brazil, 'direitos constitucionais' are equally important, especially following the 1988 Constitution (Constituição Federal), which expanded protections for individual rights after the military dictatorship. Both countries view constitutional rights as superior to ordinary laws and subject to judicial review.
Related Idioms & Phrases
inalienable rights
protected under the Constitution
guaranteed by law
constitutional protection
enshrined in the Constitution
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