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

Example Sentences

Wiener said he and colleagues had crafted the No Secret Police Act in consultation with constitutional law experts, but had “removed state police from the bill” based on conversations with Newsom’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

“I understand where they’re coming from, but it is just bad advice, full stop. I could give you dozens of examples where the only reason my clients got off — and we get a lot off — was because we fought hard to make the process fair. Moreover, no one will take seriously the constitutional law arguments of a physicist, no matter how famous he is. You need a lawyer to make those.”

From Salon

From agriculture and industry to constitutional law, military service, music and civil rights, the nation wouldn’t exist as it does without their contributions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carl Tobias, a constitutional law professor at the University of Richmond, said the use of grand jury subpoenas marks a significant escalation from earlier threats of civil litigation.

From Barron's

Carl Tobias, a constitutional law professor at the University of Richmond, said the use of grand jury subpoenas marks a significant escalation from earlier threats of civil litigation.

From Barron's