noun
Constitutional Reform Party
Historical political party active from 1882 to 1896. Often referenced in discussions of Meiji-era politics.
See also: 改進党
立憲改進党は大隈重信によって結成された。
The Constitutional Reform Party was founded by Ōkuma Shigenobu.
Shortened name for the same party, often used in historical texts.
From 立憲 (constitutional) + 改進 (reform/progress) + 党 (party). The name reflects the party's platform of gradual political reform under a constitutional monarchy.