constitutional structure

collocation in English

meaningsofconstitutionalandstructure

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constitutional
adjective
uk
/ˌkɒn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən.əl/us
/ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən.əl/
allowed by or contained in ...
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structure
noun
uk
/ˈstrʌk.tʃər/us
/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
the way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in ...
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(Definition ofconstitutionalandstructurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, we do not believe that such scruples are affected by a state'sconstitutionalstructure.
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It is what theconstitutionalstructureunderpinning the existence of states makes of it.
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Instead, it is the combination ofconstitutionalstructureand party-system attributes that together mediate accountability linkages.
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Most constitutions, for example, contain amendment provisions allowing participants to change theconstitutionalstructurein order to achieve different objectives.
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It creates, too, a different type ofconstitutionalstructure.
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Is it because of the presentconstitutionalstructure?
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That amendment marred the symmetry of theconstitutionalstructure.
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It is often presupposed that good governance necessitates aconstitutionalstructurethat includes the basics of popular representation and legitimacy as indicated by periodic elections.
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They are always with us, and changes inconstitutionalstructurewill not solve them.
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He said that we cannot change theconstitutionalstructureduring the interim period.
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There is a new drive to alter the wholeconstitutionalstructure.
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There is a great wind of change in ourconstitutionalstructure.
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In effect, the existing treaties already make up aconstitutionalstructure.
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What is to be the shape of the newconstitutionalstructure?
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The other is to alter radically theconstitutionalstructureof the legal profession.
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From these applications, it emerges that the outcome of multilateral multi-issue negotiations depends crucially on theconstitutionalstructureof the negotiation process, as well as groups' preferences and internal structures.
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For me friendship and good will are more permanent and fundamental bonds of unity than mereconstitutionalstructure.
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Within the general framework of a federal and democraticconstitutionalstructurethey can design the building to their own specification.
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If we had that, things would be different, but we are dealing with theconstitutionalstructureas it exists.
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All of us know that direct rule is a vulnerable and, in many ways, an easily attackedconstitutionalstructure.
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The same applies to justice and home affairs; they, too, will be part of the new singleconstitutionalstructure.
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It seems to me that, in regard to ourconstitutionalstructure, we are in very much the same position.
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People may feel that there should be a differentconstitutionalstructure, but that is a debate for another day.
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Clearly, in setting up a newconstitutionalstructureit would be desirable to ensure a higher turnout.
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They are not concerned about the big picture of radical reform and the modernisation of our antiquatedconstitutionalstructure.
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