Constitutionnel (en. Constitutional)

/kɔ̃.sti.ty.sjɔ.nɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Concerning the constitution of a State.

Constitutional rights guarantee freedom of expression.

Les droits constitutionnels garantissent la liberté d'expression.

In accordance with the constitution.

This law was declared constitutional by the supreme court.

Cette loi a été déclarée constitutionnelle par la cour suprême.

Relating to the organization of public powers.

A constitutional regime establishes rules of governance.

Un régime constitutionnel établit des règles de gouvernance.

From the word 'constitution' plus the suffix '-el', indicating a relationship.

constitutional law

A set of rules that govern the organization and functioning of the State.

droit constitutionnel

constitutional crisis

Situation where the rules of the constitution cannot function normally.

crise constitutionnelle

constitutional amendment

Modification of the provisions of the constitution.

révision constitutionnelle

constitution

Fundamental document that establishes the operational rules of a State.

constitution

legislation

Set of laws adopted by a legislative body.

législation

government

System or group of people governing a State.

gouvernement

Informal context referring to the bureaucracy around the laws.

Between the requests, it’s a real constitutional circus here.

Entre les requêtes, c'est le vrai cirque constitutionnel ici.

Used to describe someone who strictly adheres to the rules.

This guy is so constitutional that he can't improvise anything.

Ce type est tellement constitutionnel qu'il ne peut rien improviser.