legislative consent
[/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪv kənˈsɛnt/]
noun
consentimento legislativo
1. Permission or approval granted by a legislative body (parliament or congress) for a specific action, law, or policy
The government required legislative consent before implementing the new tax reform.
O governo exigiu consentimento legislativo antes de implementar a nova reforma tributária.
2. In UK constitutional law, the formal agreement required from the UK Parliament when legislation affects devolved matters in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland
The devolution settlement required legislative consent from Westminster for matters affecting Scottish affairs.
O acordo de devolução de poderes exigiu consentimento legislativo de Westminster para questões que afetavam assuntos escoceses.
3. Formal authorization by elected representatives to proceed with executive or administrative actions
Legislative consent was obtained before the budget allocation was approved.
O consentimento legislativo foi obtido antes da aprovação da alocação orçamentária.
This term is particularly significant in British constitutional practice, where devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland must seek legislative consent from Westminster for certain matters. In Brazil and Portugal, the concept relates to parliamentary oversight of executive power and is fundamental to checks and balances in democratic systems. It reflects the principle that significant governmental actions require democratic legitimacy through elected representatives.
Related Idioms & Phrases
require legislative consent
obtain legislative consent
seek legislative consent
grant legislative consent
withhold legislative consent
legislative consent motion
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