constitutional validity
[/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl vəˈlɪdɪti/]
noun
validade constitucional
1. The quality or state of being in accordance with and not violating the constitution of a country or organization; the legal soundness of a law, action, or decision under constitutional standards
The court questioned the constitutional validity of the new legislation.
O tribunal questionou a validade constitucional da nova legislação.
2. The ability of a statute, regulation, or governmental action to withstand judicial review when challenged as unconstitutional
The constitutional validity of the executive order was challenged in federal court.
A validade constitucional do decreto executivo foi contestada na justiça federal.
This is a fundamental legal concept in both Brazilian and American jurisprudence, frequently used in judicial decisions and legal debates. In Brazil, questions of constitutional validity are often brought before the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF). In the USA, the concept is central to constitutional interpretation and is a cornerstone of checks and balances, frequently debated in political and legal discourse.
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