supreme law
[səˈpriːm lɔː]
nounpl: supreme laws
lei suprema
1. The highest law of a country or jurisdiction that takes precedence over all other laws and constitutional provisions
The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.
A Constituição é a lei suprema dos Estados Unidos.
2. A fundamental legal principle or statute that cannot be overridden by lower-ranking laws or regulations
In any democratic nation, the supreme law protects citizens' basic rights.
Em qualquer nação democrática, a lei suprema protege os direitos básicos dos cidadãos.
In the United States, 'supreme law' refers specifically to the Constitution as established in the Supremacy Clause (Article VI). In Brazil, 'lei suprema' refers to the Constitution (Constituição Federal) which holds the highest legal authority. This concept is fundamental to the rule of law and democratic governance in both countries.
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