liberal constitution

collocation in English

meaningsofliberalandconstitution

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liberal
adjective
uk
/ˈlɪb.ər.əl/us
/ˈlɪb.ər.əl/
respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs ...
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constitution
noun[C]
uk
/ˌkɒn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/us
/ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people ...
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(Definition ofliberalandconstitutionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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First, ethnic divisions may operate to preclude the parties from coordinating on aliberalconstitutionthat conduces to mutual advantage.
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We had a good andliberalconstitutionwhen we were handing out worse things than referenda in areas which were dependent on us.
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Once law and order is restored it is our intention to press on with the introduction of a new andliberalconstitution.
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They wished to have a moreliberalconstitution.
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In any case, a moreliberalconstitutionis imperative, for under the prewar order self-government could not be achieved.
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To this end a new andliberalconstitutionwould be drawn up in consultation with all sections of the community.
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Venizelos initiated a major reform program, including a new and moreliberalconstitutionand reforms in the spheres of public administration, education and economy.
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Theliberalconstitutionto which the king had sworn loyalty was in effect only for a few months.
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The general, not a fan of theliberalconstitution, obeyed his summons and within five days he controlled the insurrectionary forces.
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The ancient military orders were transformed by theliberalconstitutionand subsequent legislation into mere orders of merit.
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Despite some dissent, a federal andliberalconstitutionwas proclaimed that guaranteed rights to citizens and was supported by all the signers.
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He reestablished the absolutist monarchy and rejected theliberalconstitutionof 1812.
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It was considered among the most liberal constitutions of its time; however, it was never fully respected by the government.
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