What does "constitutional law" mean?

The area of law which deals with the interpretation and application of a constitution, particularly that of a national government.

Constitutional law

Q: What is a synonym for "constitutional law"?

Common synonyms include: common law, constitution making rules, constitutional doctrine, constitutional framework, constitutional jurisprudence, constitutional order.

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The area of law which deals with the interpretation and application of a constitution, particularly that of a national government. uncountable

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common law constitution making rules constitutional doctrine constitutional framework constitutional jurisprudence constitutional order

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presidential order criminal law of iceland nonconstitutional order statutory doctrine

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