constitutionalism
noun
- political ideology
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Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ / /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English constitutional Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English constitutionalism From constitutional + -ism.
- A constitutional system of governance.
- Adherence to constitutional principles.
- Philosophical belief in government under a written constitution.