constitutionalism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A constitutional system of governance.
  2. Adherence to constitutional principles.
  3. Philosophical belief in government under a written constitution.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/

Word forms

constitutionalism constitutionalisms

Etymology

From constitutional + -ism.

Derived words

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