The phrase "constitutive element" refers to an essential part or component that makes up something. It is a fundamental or necessary element that cannot be excluded or separated from the whole. Full definition
They touch God immanently because they are really a part of God as constitutive elements of that nature. (religion-online.org)
With Whitehead we have made occasions of experience the basic constitutive elements in our envisagement of the universe. (religion-online.org)
The certification must now state that in the previous 10 years, neither the bidder, subcontractor, or any of their affiliates has been convicted of (or received an absolute or conditional discharge) under any offence in a foreign jurisdiction that the federal government «deems» to have similar constitutive elements as the offences listed in PWGSC's integrity provisions. (canadianlawyermag.com)