Constitutional Right
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl raɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A right granted and protected by a constitution, especially a fundamental right recognized by a national constitution.
Freedom of speech is a constitutional right guaranteed by the First Amendment.
Forms
- constitutional right
- constitutional rights
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Commentary
Constitutional rights differ from statutory or common law rights in that they derive directly from a constitution and typically have a higher legal status; drafters should precisely identify the constitutional source when referencing such rights.
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