radical amendment
[ˈrædɪkəl əˈmɛndmənt]
nounpl: radical amendments
emenda radical
1. A fundamental or sweeping change to a law, constitution, or document that alters its core principles or structure
The radical amendment to the constitution fundamentally changed the system of government.
A emenda radical à constituição mudou fundamentalmente o sistema de governo.
2. In legal contexts, a modification that goes beyond minor adjustments and restructures essential provisions
The proposed radical amendment would require a two-thirds majority vote in Congress.
A emenda radical proposta exigiria votação de dois terços no Congresso.
This term is commonly used in constitutional and legal discussions in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it often refers to emendas constitucionais that significantly alter the constitution's structure. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions about constitutional reform, which has been a recurring topic in Brazilian politics.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sweeping changes to the law
fundamental overhaul of legislation
restructuring from the ground up
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