constitutional liberty

constitutional liberty
The liberty guaranteed under the American system of constitutional government; a very broad and extensive concept, embracing not only freedom from physical restraint, but the right of man to be free in the enjoyment of the faculties with which he is endowed by the Creator, subject only to such restraints as are necessary for the common welfare. 16 Am J2d Const L §§ 358, 359.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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