constitutional convention

• Assembleia oficial convocada para elaborar, revisar ou adotar uma constituição, sendo um processo político usado para estabelecer ou alterar as leis fundamentais de um Estado ou organização. Nos Estados Unidos, também se refere à convenção que redigiu a Constituição em 1787.

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.

   Assembleia Constituinte

   • 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.

   Convenção 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.