Other core principles of the British Constitution are often thought to include the rule of law, the separation of government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and the existence of a unitary state, meaning ultimate power is held by âthe centreâ â the sovereign Westminster Parliament.
Noun. 1. phobia-an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations; phobic disorder is a general term for all phobias. phobic disorder, phobic neurosis. anxiety disorder-a cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom.
Medical Definition of Agoraphobia. Agoraphobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of public places or open areas, especially those from which escape could be difficult or in which help might not be immediately accessible. Persons with agoraphobia frequently also have panic disorder.