constitutional violations
[ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl vaɪˈoʊleɪʃənz]
nounpl: constitutional violations
violações constitucionais
1. Actions or policies that breach, infringe upon, or contradict the rights, freedoms, or provisions established in a nation's constitution
The court ruled that the government's surveillance program constituted constitutional violations.
O tribunal decidiu que o programa de vigilância do governo constituía violações constitucionais.
2. Legal infractions involving the unauthorized restriction of constitutional rights or the abuse of governmental power
The human rights organization documented multiple constitutional violations during the protest crackdown.
A organização de direitos humanos documentou múltiplas violações constitucionais durante a repressão aos protestos.
3. Breaches of fundamental constitutional principles such as due process, freedom of speech, or equal protection
The detention without trial raised serious concerns about constitutional violations.
A detenção sem julgamento levantou sérias preocupações sobre violações constitucionais.
In Brazil, constitutional violations are a significant concern given the country's history of military dictatorship (1964-1985) and ongoing debates about police brutality and human rights. The term is frequently invoked by civil society organizations, journalists, and legal professionals. In the USA, constitutional violations are central to the judicial system, with the Supreme Court often ruling on cases involving alleged breaches of constitutional rights. Both cultures view constitutional violations as serious legal and moral transgressions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a clear violation of constitutional rights
flagrant constitutional violations
systematic constitutional violations
to violate someone's constitutional rights
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