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constitution
[ kon-sti-too-shuhn, -tyoo- ]
noun
- the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed.
- the document embodying these principles.
- (initial capital letter) Constitution of the United States.
- the way in which a thing is composed or made up; makeup; composition:
the chemical constitution of the cleanser.
- the physical character of the body as to strength, health, etc.:
He has a strong constitution.
- Medicine/Medical, Psychology. the aggregate of a person's physical and psychological characteristics.
- the act or process of constituting; establishment.
- the state of being constituted; formation.
- any established arrangement or custom.
- Archaic. character or condition of mind; disposition; temperament.
constitution
/ ˌɒԲɪˈːʃə /
noun
- the act of constituting or state of being constituted
- the way in which a thing is composed; physical make-up; structure
- the fundamental political principles on which a state is governed, esp when considered as embodying the rights of the subjects of that state
- often capital (in certain countries, esp Australia and the US) a statute embodying such principles
- a person's state of health
- a person's disposition of mind; temperament
constitution
1- A nation or state's fundamental set of laws. Most nations with constitutions have them in written form, such as the United States Constitution . The constitution of Britain , by contrast, is an informal set of traditions, based on several different laws.
Constitution
2- The fundamental law of the United States, drafted in Philadelphia in 1787 ( see Constitutional Convention ), ratified in 1788, and put into effect in 1789. It established a strong central government in place of the Articles of Confederation . ( See Preamble to the Constitution .)
Other Word Forms
- t·Dzȴپ·ٳtDz adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of constitution1
Example Sentences
Zelensky was adamant that he has no power to give up Crimea: "There's nothing to talk about here. This is against our constitution."
"We always declare that we are committed to order, the law, and the provisions of the constitution," he said.
Mr Amsterdam, his lawyer, told the BBC that this included the formation of "a truly independent national electoral commission with members unconnected to the government" - and this must be enshrined in the constitution.
And there is no system in place to hold officials, including the president, accountable until a permanent constitution is adopted and elections are held.
Legal experts broadly agree that such a move would be illegal under the US constitution and existing US law.
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