What is another word for constitutionalist?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒnstɪtjˈuːʃənəlˌɪst] (IPA)

A constitutionalist is someone who believes in adhering to and upholding the principles and values enshrined in a constitution. Synonyms for constitutionalist include conservative, traditionalist, adherent, believer, and supporter. A constitutionalist is not necessarily associated with any particular political affiliation, as the principles that they uphold are fundamental to the foundation of any democracy. Other synonyms for constitutionalist include libertarian, federalist, and strict constructionist. These terms all share the belief in the importance of the Constitution and the proper interpretation of its principles. Constitutionalists believe that any deviation from the Constitution's principles can threaten the stability and integrity of a democratic society.

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Usage examples for Constitutionalist

Moreover, though he had, as the world came to know, soldiering in his blood-though the call to war, when he counted the war righteous, stirred what was deepest in him-by training and conviction he was essentially a constitutionalist: he realized profoundly how strong were the forces behind constitutionalism in Great Britain, how impregnable was the position of British Ministers if they boldly asserted the law with equality as between man and man.
"John Redmond's Last Years"
Stephen Gwynn
His speeches are the arguments of a lawyer and a strict constitutionalist, severely logical, and with a sincere conviction in the soundness of his case.
"Brief History of English and American Literature"
Henry A. Beers
His unlawful acts had called down upon his head the serious strictures of the constitutionalist leaders.
"Janice Day"
Helen Beecher Long

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