constitutional law

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of constitutional law¹

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

The many books and articles on constitutional law that I have churned out over the years do not aim to tell the story of me.

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Akhil Reed Amar teaches constitutional law at Yale.

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These are not small challenges, but they are questions of policy design, not constitutional law.

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"This is a nation of constitutional law, not martial law," she wrote in her ruling.

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“This historical tradition boils down to a simple proposition,” she added: “This is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law.”

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