constitutional convention

• Asamblea o reunión oficial convocada para redactar, revisar o adoptar una constitución. Es un proceso político utilizado para establecer o modificar las leyes fundamentales de un Estado u organización.

A formal gathering or assembly convened for the purpose of drafting, revising, or adopting a constitution. It is a political process used to establish or amend the fundamental laws of a state or organization.

1. Political assemblyC1formal

   A gathering of representatives convened to draft, revise, or adopt a constitution.

   convención constituyente

   • The constitutional convention debated the new bill of rights for weeks.
   • Delegates from all states attended the constitutional convention.
   • The country's first constitutional convention established the framework for democracy.

2. Unwritten political ruleC2formalbritish

   A long-established practice or custom in a political system that is not legally binding but is followed as a norm.

   convención constitucional

   • The monarch's role is largely defined by constitutional conventions rather than written law.
   • It is a constitutional convention that the Prime Minister must resign after losing a vote of confidence.
   • Constitutional conventions ensure the smooth functioning of the government.