Constitutional Transition
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl trænˈzɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and political process through which a state undergoes fundamental change in its constitutional framework, often involving the creation, amendment, or replacement of a constitution.
The constitutional transition after the revolution established a new system of government.
- (n.) A period during which provisional legal structures govern before a permanent constitution is enacted.
During the constitutional transition, interim laws ensured governance continuity.
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- constitutional transition
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Commentary
Typically refers to broad, foundational changes rather than routine amendments; careful drafting is needed to distinguish transitional provisions from permanent constitutional rules.
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