constitutionalism
[ kon-sti-too-shuh-nl-iz-uhm, -tyoo- ]
noun
the principles of constitutional government or adherence to them.
constitutional rule or authority.
Origin of constitutionalism
1First recorded in 1825–35; constitutional + -ism
Other words from constitutionalism
- an·ti·con·sti·tu·tion·al·ism, noun
- hy·per·con·sti·tu·tion·al·ism, noun
- pro·con·sti·tu·tion·al·ism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for constitutionalism
constitutionalism
/ (ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the principles, spirit, or system of government in accord with a constitution, esp a written constitution
adherence to or advocacy of such a system or such principles
Derived forms of constitutionalism
- constitutionalist, noun
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