constitutionalness

[/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlnəs/]

noun

constitucionalidade

1. The quality or state of being constitutional; conformity with or authorized by a constitution

The court examined the constitutionalness of the new law before approving it.

O tribunal examinou a constitucionalidade da nova lei antes de aprová-la.

2. The character or nature of being in accordance with constitutional principles

Legal scholars debated the constitutionalness of the executive order.

Estudiosos de direito debateram a constitucionalidade do decreto executivo.

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General Brazilian

constitucionalidade

Standard term used in legal contexts

São Paulo

constitucionalidade

Formal legal usage

Portugal

constitucionalidade

Standard term in Portuguese constitutional law

question the constitutionalness of something

uphold the constitutionalness of a law

challenge the constitutionalness in court

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