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constitutionalism|kɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪz(ə)m|
[f. prec. + -ism.]
1. A constitutional system of government.
1832Southey in Q. Rev. XLVIII. 276 We all know what constitutionalism has substituted for this admirable organization. 1883Century Mag. XXVII. 69 The house of Guelph had no more natural love for constitutionalism than any other reigning house.
2. Adherence to constitutional principles.
1871Daily Tel. 2 Nov., They persuaded the King that Constitutionalism was his natural rôle. 1889Times 19 Feb. 9/2 The frigid and negative constitutionalism of M. Carnot. |