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

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 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

How close is good enough for horseshoes, hand grenades and constitutional law under Bruen?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 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

He has proved the point that a man can, after all, stand up for justice and constitutional law and still not sacrifice his political career.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin