constitutionalism

🇺🇸 /ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəlɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪzəm/
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The principle or doctrine of government through a constitution, especially one specifying and limiting the powers of the government.

The professor's lecture on constitutionalism emphasized the importance of checks and balances in a democratic society.

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n. The principle or doctrine of government through a constitution, especially one specifying and limiting the powers of the government.

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Plural constitutionalisms