constitutionalism

Definition of Constitutionalism in English :

1. constitutionalism

a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution)

2. constitutionalism

advocacy of a system of government according to constitutional principles

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Constitutionalism

noun

1.

the principles, spirit, or system of government in accord with a constitution, esp a written constitution

2.

adherence to or advocacy of such a system or such principles

noun

1.

government according to a constitution

2.

adherence to constitutional principles or government

n.

1. Government in which power is distributed and limited by a system of laws that the rulers must obey.

2.

a. A constitutional system of government.

b. Advocacy of such a system.