unconstitutional changes
[ˌʌn.kɑn.stɪ.ˈtuː.ʃən.əl ˈtʃeɪn.dʒɪz]
noun phrase
alterações inconstitucionais
1. Modifications or amendments to laws, governmental structures, or institutional practices that violate or contradict the provisions, principles, or spirit of a constitution
The court ruled that the new regulations constituted unconstitutional changes to the voting system.
O tribunal decidiu que os novos regulamentos constituíram alterações inconstitucionais ao sistema de votação.
2. Legal or governmental actions that exceed constitutional authority or bypass constitutional procedures
The opposition party protested against the unconstitutional changes made through executive decree.
O partido de oposição protestou contra as alterações inconstitucionais realizadas por decreto executivo.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese political discourse, particularly during discussions of institutional crises, government overreach, or military coups. In Brazil's historical context, it has been associated with periods of political instability and transitions of power. The term carries significant weight in legal and academic circles and is central to debates about democratic governance and the rule of law.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to overturn the constitution
to breach constitutional limits
constitutional overreach
to circumvent constitutional procedures
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