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Noun. 1. constitutionalism-a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution). form of government, political system-the members of a social organization who are in power.
Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: In the context of United States constitutional interpretation, originalism is a principle of interpretation that tries to discover the original meaning or intent of the constitution. It is based on the principle that the judiciary is not supposed to create, amend or repeal laws but only to uphold them.