This is the 8436th most frequent Dutch word.
grondwettelijke
"Grondwettelijke" means "constitutional" in English.
In this sentence, "grondwettelijke" functions as an adjective, describing "rechten" (rights). It denotes that these rights are associated with or provided by the constitution.
De grondwettelijke rechten van burgers zijn vastgelegd in de grondwet.
The constitutional rights of citizens are established in the constitution.
Here, "grondwettelijke" is an adjective modifying "hof" (court), indicating that this court is related to or operates based on constitutional law.
Het grondwettelijke hof bewaakt de naleving van de grondwet.
The constitutional court oversees the adherence to the constitution.
In this case, "grondwettelijke" describes "wijziging" (amendment), denoting that the amendment pertains to changes in the constitution.