Constitutional Convention
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl kənˈvɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal meeting convened to draft or revise a constitution, typically for a nation or state.
The delegates gathered at the Constitutional Convention to discuss amendments.
- (n.) An established unwritten rule or practice in constitutional law that guides governmental operations and behavior.
The principle of judicial review is upheld by constitutional convention.
Forms
- constitutional conventions
Related terms
Commentary
Distinguish between the specific historical/legal body convened to draft a constitution and the broader concept of unwritten conventions in constitutional law guiding political practice.
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