stɪˈtu noun
1.
the principles of constitutional government or adherence to them.
2.
constitutional rule or authority.
Related forms
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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constitutionalism (ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the principles, spirit, or system of government in accord with a constitution, esp a written constitution |
| 2. | adherence to or advocacy of such a system or such principles |
| consti'tutionalist | |
| —n | |
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Constitutionalism
has a plethora of syllables.
So is sesquipedalianism. Does it mean:
| given to using long words. |
| (used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.) |
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Word Origin & History
constitutionalism
1832, "constitutional system of government;" occasionally also "constitutionality;" from constitutional + -ism.
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