constitutionalist

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die für eine auf einer Verfassung beruhende Regierungsform eintritt oder diese unterstützt; auch ein Verfechter oder Verteidiger der Verfassung.

A noun referring to a person who advocates or supports a system of government based on a constitution.

1. Advocate of constitutional governmentC1formal

   A person who supports or advocates for a system of government based on a constitution, which limits the powers of the government and protects the rights of citizens.

   Anhänger der konstitutionellen Regierungsform

   • The constitutionalist argued that the new law violated the principles of the constitution.
   • Many constitutionalists believe that a written constitution is essential for a stable democracy.
   • The debate featured a prominent constitutionalist who defended the separation of powers.