Constitutionalism

//ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A constitutional system of governance. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    advocacy of a system of government according to constitutional principles wordnet
  3. 3
    Adherence to constitutional principles. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution) wordnet
  5. 5
    Philosophical belief in government under a written constitution. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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collectivismcommunismdue processfascismfederalismfeudalism

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"The ANC calls on all South Africans to unite in defence of the truth, constitutionalism and national sovereignty. Ours is not a broken or failing state, it is a people's democracy advancing against the tides of distortion and destructive divisive narratives."

Etymology

From constitutional + -ism.

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