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constitutionalization

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act or process of establishing a constitution over a state or organization.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • the constitutionalization of the European Union

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The act of amending a current constitution to include a legal doctrine or principle of law.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • the constitutionalization of voting rights

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From constitutional + -ization.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: constitutionnalisation — Translations
  • Japanese: 憲法化 (kenpōka) — Translations
  • Turkish: anayasallaştırma — Translations