noun
Refers to the principle or system of government based on a constitution. Often used in compound terms like 立憲主義 (constitutionalism) or 立憲君主制 (constitutional monarchy).
立憲主義は近代国家の基本原則の一つだ。
Constitutionalism is one of the fundamental principles of modern states.
noun
Abbreviation of 立憲民主党 (Rikken Minshutō), a major Japanese political party. Used in news and political discourse.
See also: 立憲民主党
立憲は次の選挙で政権交代を目指している。
The Constitutional Democratic Party is aiming for a change of government in the next election.