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

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

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

It is a basic principle of constitutional law that a government cannot bind its future self.

From Slate ● May 26, 2026

"It's like, I help you for this case, so you help me. It's like a little parliament where they all act together. It's not normal," says Alessandro Sterpa, a constitutional law professor at Tuscia University.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026

Law professor and constitutional law expert Michael Gerhardt, of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, called out the comments made by Miller and Trump.

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026

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

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson