1. Legal and procedural methods established by a constitution for addressing grievances, changing laws, or resolving disputes within the framework of constitutional law
The protesters decided to pursue their demands through constitutional means rather than civil disobedience.
Os manifestantes decidiram buscar seus direitos através da via constitucional em vez de desobediência civil.
2. The proper legal channels and procedures prescribed by a nation's constitution for making governmental decisions or amendments
The amendment was approved following the via constitucional established in the nation's founding document.
A emenda foi aprovada seguindo a via constitucional estabelecida no documento fundador da nação.