constitutionalism

CEFRB1

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The belief that government must follow a constitution.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Adherence to constitutional principles.

Examples

  • The scholar wrote an article about the history of American constitutionalism.

  • Constitutionalism emphasizes the rule of law.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Philosophical belief in government under a written constitution.

  2. A constitutional system of governance.

More examples

In context

  • The movement advocated for constitutionalism.

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The principle of blank limits government power through a written legal framework.

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Origin

noun

From constitutional + -ism.