constitutional (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/
Definition
Relating to or in accordance with a constitution, especially the fundamental principles of a government or organization.
Examples
The court's decision was based on constitutional grounds.
We need to ensure our new policies are constitutional.
This is a constitutional amendment that protects citizens' rights.
How to Use constitutional
- constitutional grounds (collocation)
- Reasons based on the principles of a constitution. — "The lawsuit was dismissed on constitutional grounds."
- constitutional law (collocation)
- The branch of law that interprets the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions. — "She decided to specialize in constitutional law."
- constitutional rights (collocation)
- Fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens by a constitution. — "Freedom of speech is one of our most important constitutional rights."
- constitutional monarchy (collocation)
- A system of government where a monarch's power is limited by a constitution. — "The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy."
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