Constitutional Law
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The branch of law dealing with the interpretation, implementation, and amendment of a constitution.
The Supreme Court's decisions are pivotal in shaping constitutional law.
- (n.) A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
The country's constitutional law protects the rights of its citizens.
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Commentary
Constitutional law often serves as the foundation for understanding government powers and citizens' rights; drafters should clearly distinguish it from statutory or administrative law.
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