constitutional convention

• Ein offizielles Treffen oder eine Versammlung, die einberufen wird, um eine Verfassung auszuarbeiten, zu überarbeiten oder zu verabschieden; ein politischer Prozess zur Festlegung oder Änderung der Grundgesetze eines Staates oder einer Organisation.

A formal gathering or assembly convened for the purpose of drafting, revising, or adopting a constitution. It is a political process used to establish or amend the fundamental laws of a state or organization.

1. Political assemblyC1formal

   A gathering of representatives convened to draft, revise, or adopt a constitution.

   Verfassunggebende Versammlung

   • The constitutional convention debated the new bill of rights for weeks.
   • Delegates from all states attended the constitutional convention.
   • The country's first constitutional convention established the framework for democracy.

2. Unwritten political ruleC2formalbritish

   A long-established practice or custom in a political system that is not legally binding but is followed as a norm.

   Ungeschriebene politische Regel

   • The monarch's role is largely defined by constitutional conventions rather than written law.
   • It is a constitutional convention that the Prime Minister must resign after losing a vote of confidence.
   • Constitutional conventions ensure the smooth functioning of the government.