hin3 zing3憲政宪政
Jyutpinghin3 zing3
Yalehin jing
Definition
Constitutionalism; the political philosophy that state power should be constrained by a constitution.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the political principle where government power is limited by a supreme law. It is a formal term primarily used in academic, legal, or political discourse rather than casual conversation. When discussing the actual document itself, people usually prefer the more common term 基本法 or 憲法 depending on the specific legal context.
Examples
He is very concerned about the constitutional development of Hong Kong.
Does this belong to the scope of constitutionalism?
Related words
Common phrases
constitutional system
constitutional democracy
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general legal terminology, but it specifically implies the limitation of power rather than just the existence of laws. Avoid using it in everyday contexts where a simpler word like 法律 would suffice.
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