constitutional rights

A form of constitutional right — A prerogative or a duty, a power or a restraint of power, recognized and established by the constitution of a sovereign state or union of states or by the established judicial interpretation of that constitution.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of constitutional right
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