prohibited reforms
[prəˈhɪbɪtɪd rɪˈfɔːrmz]
noun phrase
reformas proibidas
1. Changes or improvements to laws, systems, or institutions that are legally forbidden or not allowed to be implemented
The constitution explicitly lists prohibited reforms that cannot be amended even by popular vote.
A constituição lista explicitamente as reformas proibidas que não podem ser alteradas nem por voto popular.
2. Structural or institutional modifications that are restricted by law, regulation, or constitutional decree
These prohibited reforms prevent the government from making unauthorized changes to fundamental structures.
Essas reformas proibidas impedem que o governo faça alterações não autorizadas nas estruturas fundamentais.
This term is particularly significant in Brazilian constitutional law, where Article 60, Paragraph 4 of the 1988 Constitution establishes 'cláusulas pétreas' (unamendable clauses) that prohibit reforms to fundamental rights and democratic principles. This concept reflects Brazil's commitment to protecting its democratic foundation following the military dictatorship era.
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