constitutional section
[ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl ˈsɛkʃən]
nounpl: constitutional sections
artigo constitucional; seção constitucional
1. A distinct division or part of a constitution that deals with a specific subject matter or topic
Article III is the constitutional section that establishes the judicial branch of government.
O Artigo III é o artigo constitucional que estabelece o poder judiciário do governo.
2. A numbered or titled portion of a constitutional document that addresses particular rights, powers, or procedures
The constitutional section on freedom of speech protects citizens' right to express themselves.
O artigo constitucional sobre liberdade de expressão protege o direito dos cidadãos de se expressarem.
3. In Brazilian context, a division within the Federal Constitution addressing specific areas such as rights, duties, or government structure
Constitutional Section II of the Brazilian Constitution addresses fundamental rights and guarantees.
O Artigo II da Constituição Brasileira aborda direitos e garantias fundamentais.
In Brazil, the Federal Constitution of 1988 is frequently referenced through its specific articles and sections in legal, political, and educational contexts. Constitutional sections are central to understanding Brazilian constitutional law and are commonly cited in Supreme Court (STF) decisions. The term is highly formal and technical, used primarily in legal, governmental, and academic settings rather than casual conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in accordance with constitutional section
as per the constitutional section
within the scope of the constitutional section
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