Meiji Constitution

Meiji Constitution

The Constitution of the Empire of Japan (Kyūjitai: 大日本帝國憲法 Shinjitai: 大日本帝国憲法, Dai-Nippon Teikoku Kenpō?), known informally as the Meiji Constitution (明治憲法, Meiji Kenpō?), was the organic law of the Japanese empire, in force from November 29, 1890 until May 2, 1947.

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