Published Date: 08.10.2026
The Preamble as an Argument in Interpreting the Constitution
Annotation
This article attempts to answer the question of the role and significance of the preamble in the practice of constitutional control bodies, as well as its functional purpose. The author emphasizes that the preamble is an expression of the «spirit» of the constitution, according to which all constitutional provisions should be interpreted and applied.
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| Type | Article |
| Information | Juridical World № 10/2026 |
| Pages | 30-33 |
| DOI | 10.18572/1811-1475-2026-10-30-33 |
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