Constitutional Challenge
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal procedure in which a party contests the constitutionality of a statute, regulation, or governmental action.
The plaintiff filed a constitutional challenge against the new law claiming it violated free speech rights.
Forms
- constitutional challenge
- constitutional challenges
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Commentary
A constitutional challenge is a fundamental tool in constitutional law for checking government power; drafters should clearly specify the grounds and affected provisions to frame the challenge precisely.
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