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).
Constitutionalism is one of the fundamental principles of modern states.
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan
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.
constitutional monarchy
constitutional monarchy; limited monarchy