valid amendment
[ˈvælɪd əˈmɛndmənt]
noun phrasepl: valid amendments
emenda válida
1. A modification or change to a legal document, contract, law, or agreement that meets all formal requirements and is legally enforceable
The contract requires a valid amendment signed by both parties to be legally binding.
O contrato exige uma emenda válida assinada por ambas as partes para ser legalmente vinculante.
2. In constitutional law, a formal change to a constitution that follows the proper procedures outlined in that constitution
The 19th Amendment was a valid amendment granting women the right to vote in the United States.
A 19ª Emenda foi uma emenda válida que concedeu às mulheres o direito de voto nos Estados Unidos.
3. A proposed change to legislation that satisfies parliamentary or legislative procedures and is admissible for consideration
The senator proposed a valid amendment to reduce the bill's funding allocation.
O senador propôs uma emenda válida para reduzir a alocação de recursos do projeto de lei.
In Brazilian legal and governmental contexts, 'emenda válida' is a formal term used in discussions of constitutional reforms, legislative processes, and contract modifications. Brazil has had numerous constitutional amendments since its 1988 Constitution. In the United States, constitutional amendments are a fundamental part of governance, with the amendment process outlined in Article V of the Constitution. Both countries use rigorous procedures to ensure amendments are 'valid' before implementation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to ratify a valid amendment
to propose a valid amendment
to challenge the validity of an amendment
within the bounds of a valid amendment
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