noun
former constitution; Meiji Constitution
In Japanese history, refers specifically to the Meiji Constitution (大日本帝国憲法), the constitution of the Empire of Japan from 1890 to 1947.
See also: 大日本帝国憲法
旧憲法は大日本帝国憲法を指す。
The former constitution refers to the Meiji Constitution.
旧憲法下では、天皇が主権者とされていた。
Under the former constitution, the Emperor was considered sovereign.