Legal Definition and Related Resources of Constituent

Meaning of Constituent

One represented by another, for example a resident of a state is a constituent as to that state’s senators.

Constituent Alternative Definition

(Lat. constituo, to appoint). He who gives authority to another to act for him. The constituent is bound by the acts of his attorney, and the attorney is responsible to his constituent.

Synonyms of Constituent

noun

balloter
component
component part
division
element
elementum
factor
feature
fraction
fragment
ingredient
installment
integral part
integrant
integrant part
one of
pars
part
particle
piece
section
sector
segment
subdivision Associated Concepts: constituent elements
constituent members
constituent parts

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Constituent in Historical Law

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This definition of Constituent is based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary . This entry needs to be proofread.

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Constituent in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims

See Agent.

Note: This legal definition of Constituent in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.

Meaning of Constituent in Political Science

A very basic notion of Constituent related to the United States’election law is provided here: A member of an officeholders voting district

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