Saligangbatas (en. Constitution)

sah-lee-gahng-bah-tas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A fundamental law that establishes the structure, principles, and rules of government.

The constitution of the country contains the rights of the citizens.

Ang saligangbatas ng bansa ay naglalaman ng mga karapatan ng mga mamamayan.

A document that outlines the foundations of a state and the limitations on the powers of authorities.

The constitution imposes limitations on the powers of the government.

Ang saligangbatas ay nagbibigay ng mga limitasyon sa mga kapangyarihan ng pamahalaan.

Contains provisions that specify the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

According to the constitution, everyone has the right to express their opinions.

Ayon sa saligangbatas, ang lahat ng tao ay may karapatang magpahayag ng saloobin.

foundational + law

amendment of the constitution

process of changing or revising the constitution

pagbabago ng saligangbatas

constitution of the republic

constitution used by a republic

saligangbatas ng republika

discipline

Refers to rules and laws that must be followed to maintain order.

pandisiplina

law

Rules enacted by people or the government that influence their interactions with one another.

batas

Foundation of the country

The constitution is the foundation of our laws and government.

Ang saligangbatas ang basehan ng ating batas at gobyerno.

Law of the land

Everyone must follow the constitution as the law of the land.

Dapat sundin ng lahat ang saligangbatas bilang batas ng bayan.

Foundation of organization

The constitution is the foundation of the organization of our society.

Nasa saligangbatas ang pundasyon ng pagkakaayos ng ating lipunan.

Mix of regulations

The constitution is like a mix of regulations for the country.

Ang saligangbatas ay parang timpla ng mga patakaran para sa bansa.