constitutional ruling
[/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ˈruːlɪŋ/]
nounpl: constitutional rulings
decisão constitucional
1. A legal decision or judgment made by a constitutional court or supreme court regarding the interpretation or application of a constitution
The constitutional ruling declared the law unconstitutional and therefore null and void.
A decisão constitucional declarou a lei inconstitucional e, portanto, nula e sem efeito.
2. An authoritative pronouncement on constitutional matters that sets a legal precedent
The court's constitutional ruling on voting rights changed the landscape of electoral law.
A decisão constitucional do tribunal sobre direitos de voto mudou o panorama da lei eleitoral.
In Brazil, constitutional rulings from the Supreme Federal Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal - STF) carry significant weight in shaping national policy and are closely followed by legal professionals, politicians, and civil society. In the USA, landmark constitutional rulings from the Supreme Court (such as Roe v. Wade or Brown v. Board of Education) become part of the national discourse and have profound social implications. Both countries view constitutional rulings as foundational to the rule of law and democratic governance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
landmark constitutional ruling
precedent-setting constitutional ruling
binding constitutional ruling
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