legitimate amendments
[/ləˈdʒɪtɪmət əˈmɛndmənts/]
noun phrasefeminine (plural)pl: legitimate amendments
emendas legítimas
1. Valid and lawful modifications or changes made to a legal document, contract, or legislation that comply with proper procedures and have rightful authority
The court approved the legitimate amendments to the contract before both parties signed.
O tribunal aprovou as emendas legítimas ao contrato antes de ambas as partes assinarem.
2. Alterations to a constitution or legal framework that follow established constitutional procedures and are justified by proper legal grounds
Congress debated several legitimate amendments to the existing tax code.
O Congresso debateu várias emendas legítimas ao código tributário existente.
3. Justified and lawful corrections or improvements made to documents or agreements
The legitimate amendments addressed the concerns raised by all stakeholders.
As emendas legítimas abordaram as preocupações levantadas por todas as partes interessadas.
In Brazilian legal and political contexts, 'emendas legítimas' is crucial terminology used to distinguish lawful legislative changes from arbitrary or procedurally improper modifications. This distinction is particularly important in discussions of constitutional amendments, where legitimacy depends on following formal procedures outlined in the Constitution. The term reflects the value placed on democratic processes and rule of law in both Brazilian and American legal systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within the bounds of legitimate amendments
subject to legitimate amendments
following proper amendment procedures
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