Constitutional order
Example: The collapse of the constitutional order led to widespread unrest.
Definition
"Constitutional order" refers to the established system of fundamental principles and laws that define the structure, powers, and duties of a government. It ensures the rule of law and the protection of citizens' rights within a political community.
Translations
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orden constitucional -
grondwettelijke orde -
ordre constitucional -
ordre constitutionnel -
Verfassungsordnung
Etymology
The term "constitutional order" combines "constitutional," derived from the Latin 'constitutio,' meaning arrangement or establishment, and "order," from Old French 'ordre,' meaning a state of organized arrangement. Together, they signify the organized framework of laws and principles governing a nation.
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"Constitutional order" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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