La monarchie constitutionnelle
Example: La monarchie constitutionnelle limite le pouvoir du roi par la loi.
Definition
"La monarchie constitutionnelle" refers to a system of government where the monarch's powers are restricted and regulated by a constitution or legal framework, ensuring that the ruler operates within the limits set by law. It combines monarchy with constitutional law.
Etymology
The term "la monarchie constitutionnelle" originates from the French words 'monarchie,' meaning monarchy, and 'constitutionnelle,' meaning constitutional. 'Monarchie' comes from the Greek 'monarkhia,' meaning 'rule by one,' while 'constitutionnelle' derives from 'constitution,' which has Latin roots in 'constitutio,' meaning 'establishment' or 'arrangement.' Together, they describe a monarchy governed by a constitution.
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