unconstitutional measures
[/ˌʌnkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ˈmɛʒərz/]
noun phrasepl: unconstitutional measures
medidas inconstitucionais
1. Actions, laws, or policies that violate or contradict the provisions of a constitution
The government's decision to suspend civil rights was deemed unconstitutional measures by the Supreme Court.
A decisão do governo de suspender direitos civis foi considerada medidas inconstitucionais pelo Supremo Tribunal.
2. Legislative or executive actions taken without proper constitutional authority or procedure
The opposition party protested against what they considered unconstitutional measures in the emergency decree.
O partido de oposição protestou contra o que considerava medidas inconstitucionais no decreto de emergência.
This term is frequently used in both Brazilian and American legal and political contexts. In Brazil, references to 'medidas inconstitucionais' gained particular prominence during the 2016 impeachment proceedings and discussions about constitutional amendments. In the USA, it is central to judicial review and the role of the Supreme Court as interpreter of the Constitution. The term reflects concerns about governmental overreach and the protection of constitutional rights in democratic societies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to strike down as unconstitutional
unconstitutional on its face
fundamentally unconstitutional measures
to challenge unconstitutional measures in court
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