constitutionalism

con·sti·tu·tion·al·ism  (knst-tsh-n-lzm, -ty-)

n.

1. Government in which power is distributed and limited by a system of laws that must be obeyed by the rulers.

2.

a. A constitutional system of government.

b. Advocacy of such a system.

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consti·tution·al·ist n.

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constitutionalism [ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm]

n

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the principles, spirit, or system of government in accord with a constitution, esp a written constitution

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) adherence to or advocacy of such a system or such principles

constitutionalist  n

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constitutionalism

1. the principles of the form of government defined by a constitution.
2. an adherence to these principles.
3. constitutional rule or authority. — constitutionalist, n.

See also: Politics

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	constitutionalism - a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution) form of government, political system - the members of a social organization who are in power
	2.	constitutionalism - advocacy of a system of government according to constitutional principles ideology, political orientation, political theory - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation