constitutional law

American  

noun

1. the body of law that evolves from a constitution, setting out the fundamental principles according to which a state is governed and defining the relationship between the various branches of government within the state.

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Etymology

Origin of constitutional law

First recorded in 1750–60

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constitutional law

However, Catherine Ross, a constitutional law professor at George Washington University, told Salon that the legal ground on which the dispute with “The View” is built is not as solid as it might first appear.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

She is a professor of constitutional law at Florida International University.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Lawyers and judges will continue to reason by analogy; constitutional law would be impossible without it.

From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026

As an attorney, he previously practiced public-interest law and constitutional law.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

I piled up courses on constitutional law, litigation, appellate procedure, federal courts, and collateral remedies.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson