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constitutionality

[/ˌkɒnstɪˌtjuːʃəˈnæləti/]
nounfemininepl: constitutionalities
constitucionalidade
1. The quality or state of being in accordance with a constitution; the legality of an action or law as determined by its conformity with a constitution
The court reviewed the constitutionality of the new law.
O tribunal analisou a constitucionalidade da nova lei.
2. The principle that governmental authority must comply with the constitution
The constitutionality of presidential powers is often debated.
A constitucionalidade dos poderes presidenciais é frequentemente debatida.
Synonyms
legalitylegitimacylawfulnessconstitutionalness
Antonyms
unconstitutionalityillegalityunlawfulness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
constitucionalidade
Standard term used in legal contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
constitucionalidade
Used in formal legal and judicial proceedings
Portugal
constitucionalidade
Standard legal term; sometimes used interchangeably with 'legalidade constitucional'

Related Idioms & Phrases

question the constitutionality of something
challenge on grounds of constitutionality
constitutional review
judicial review of constitutionality
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