Stjórnskipunarlegur

Stjórnskipunarlegur is an Icelandic adjective that translates to constitutional or related to the constitution. It describes matters pertaining to the fundamental laws and principles of a state's governance. When something is described as stjórnskipunarlegur, it means it concerns the structure of government, the distribution of powers, the rights and duties of citizens, and the overall framework of legal and political authority.

Examples of stjórnskipunarlegur issues might include the amendment of a constitution, the establishment of new branches of government, or legal challenges that question the compatibility of a law with the supreme law of the land. It is a term used in legal and political discourse in Iceland to delineate matters of constitutional significance from ordinary legislation or administrative actions. The adjective emphasizes the foundational and overarching nature of the principles it refers to, distinguishing them as essential to the very order and legitimacy of the state.