Dictionary
con•sti•tu•tion•al•ism
Pronunciation: (kon"sti-tOO'shu-nl-iz"um, -tyOO'-), [key]—
n.
1. the principles of constitutional government or adherence to them.
2. constitutional rule or authority.
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