constitution

noun

con·sti·tu·tion ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən How to pronounce constitution (audio)

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: the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it

: a written instrument embodying the rules of a political or social organization

: the physical makeup of the individual especially with respect to the health, strength, and appearance of the body

a hearty constitution

: the structure, composition, physical makeup, or nature of something

the constitution of society

: the mode in which a state or society is organized

especially : the manner in which sovereign power is distributed

: an established law or custom : ordinance

: the act of establishing, making, or setting up

before the constitution of civil laws

constitutionless

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən-ləs How to pronounce constitution (audio)

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Constitution was constituted in 14th-century English as a word indicating an established law or custom. It is from Latin constitutus, the past participle of constituere, meaning "to set up," which is based on an agreement of the prefix com- ("with, together, jointly") with the verb statuere ("to set or place"). Statuere is the root of statute, which, like constitution, has a legal background; it refers to a set law, rule, or regulation. Constitution is also the name for a system of laws and principles by which a country, state, or organization is governed or the document written as a record of them. Outside of law, the word is used in reference to the physical health or condition of the body ("a person of hearty constitution") or to the form or structure of something ("the molecular constitution of the chemical").

Example Sentences

The state's constitution has strict rules about what tax money can be used for. Members of the club have drafted a new constitution. The state's original constitution is on display at the museum. He has a robust constitution. Only animals with strong constitutions are able to survive the island's harsh winters. What is the molecular constitution of the chemical? See More

Recent Examples on the Web Last month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese kick-started the process of holding a referendum to enshrine in the constitution a body to advise the government on Indigenous issues, to be known as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

Yan Zhuang, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 It's not explicitly written in the constitution, even though there is another constitutional clause that does say that as well.

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 It’s one thing to enshrine a freedom in the constitution – it’s another to ensure that freedom in practice.

Mark Saludes, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 July 2022 While the ban became defunct after Obergefell, the language remains in the constitution and would become operative again if the Supreme Court were to reverse itself.

Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 13 July 2022 In 2008, Ecuador became the first country to enshrine the Rights of Nature — or the Rights of Pachamama (Mother Earth) — in the constitution.

Catherine Garcia, The Week, 20 May 2022 Following a record-setting weekend of gang killings in March, the Salvadoran government declared a state of emergency and suspended civil liberties guaranteed in the constitution.

New York Times, 12 May 2022 Say that there’s no time limit in the constitution on redistricting.

Laura Johnston, cleveland, 10 May 2022 Not all lawmakers think a dividend belongs in the constitution.

Becky Bohrer, Anchorage Daily News, 6 May 2022 See More

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constitution

noun

con·sti·tu·tion

: the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it

: a written instrument containing the fundamental rules of a political or social organization

especially, capitalized : the U.S. Constitution compare charter, declaration

Note: A constitution was originally simply a law, ordinance, or decree usually made by a king, emperor, or other superior authority. A constitution now usually contains the fundamental law and principles with which all other laws must conform. Unlike the U.S. Constitution, the British Constitution is not set down in a comprehensive document, but is found in a variety of statutes (as the Magna Carta) and in common law. Canada inherited many of the rules and practices that are considered part of the British Constitution, but the Constitution of Canada is also set down in comprehensive documents, such as the Constitution Act, 1982 and the Constitution Act, 1867 (formerly called the British North America Act, 1867).

constitution

noun

as in nature

the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society

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nature
self
personality
tone
character
colors
complexion
spirit
composition
characteristic
clay
disposition
temperament
genius
essence
property
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soul
individuality
singularity
uniqueness
distinctness
habit
substance
interior
flavor
distinctiveness
feature
attribute
sort
temper
grain
makeup
stamp
hallmark
earmark
metal
way
essentiality
mark
stuff
savor
essentiality
savour
interiority
point

as in physique

the type of body that a person has that marathon runner is known more for her strong constitution than for her speed

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physique
shape
form
frame
structure
habit
build
anatomy
figure

as in law

a collection or system of rules of conduct our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues

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law
code
legislation
decalogue
canon
discipline
establishment
common law

as in amendment

a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies

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law
amendment
act
ordinance
bill
statute
legislation
enactment
prohibition
decree
ruling
rule
regulation
edict
fiat
commandment
bylaw
directive
dictate
martial law
common law
restriction
ground rule
proscription
canon
command
capitulary
blue law
encyclical

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higher law

单词	constitution
释义	constitution noun con·sti·tu·tion ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən -ˈtyü- 1 a : the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it b : a written instrument embodying the rules of a political or social organization 2 a : the physical makeup of the individual especially with respect to the health, strength, and appearance of the body a hearty constitution b : the structure, composition, physical makeup, or nature of something the constitution of society 3 : the mode in which a state or society is organized especially : the manner in which sovereign power is distributed 4 : an established law or custom : ordinance 5 : the act of establishing, making, or setting up before the constitution of civil laws constitutionless ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən-ləs -ˈtyü- adjective Did you know? Constitution was constituted in 14th-century English as a word indicating an established law or custom. It is from Latin constitutus, the past participle of constituere, meaning "to set up," which is based on an agreement of the prefix com- ("with, together, jointly") with the verb statuere ("to set or place"). Statuere is the root of statute, which, like constitution, has a legal background; it refers to a set law, rule, or regulation. Constitution is also the name for a system of laws and principles by which a country, state, or organization is governed or the document written as a record of them. Outside of law, the word is used in reference to the physical health or condition of the body ("a person of hearty constitution") or to the form or structure of something ("the molecular constitution of the chemical"). Synonyms character clay colors complexion genius nature personality self tone See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The state's constitution has strict rules about what tax money can be used for. Members of the club have drafted a new constitution. The state's original constitution is on display at the museum. He has a robust constitution. Only animals with strong constitutions are able to survive the island's harsh winters. What is the molecular constitution of the chemical? See More Recent Examples on the Web Last month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese kick-started the process of holding a referendum to enshrine in the constitution a body to advise the government on Indigenous issues, to be known as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Yan Zhuang, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 It's not explicitly written in the constitution, even though there is another constitutional clause that does say that as well. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 It’s one thing to enshrine a freedom in the constitution – it’s another to ensure that freedom in practice. Mark Saludes, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 July 2022 While the ban became defunct after Obergefell, the language remains in the constitution and would become operative again if the Supreme Court were to reverse itself. Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 13 July 2022 In 2008, Ecuador became the first country to enshrine the Rights of Nature — or the Rights of Pachamama (Mother Earth) — in the constitution. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 20 May 2022 Following a record-setting weekend of gang killings in March, the Salvadoran government declared a state of emergency and suspended civil liberties guaranteed in the constitution. New York Times, 12 May 2022 Say that there’s no time limit in the constitution on redistricting. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 10 May 2022 Not all lawmakers think a dividend belongs in the constitution. Becky Bohrer, Anchorage Daily News, 6 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology see constitute First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Phrases Containing constitution unwritten constitution unwritten constitution Kids Definition constitution noun con·sti·tu·tion ˌkän-stə-ˈtü-shən -ˈtyü- 1 : the physical makeup of an individual 2 : the basic structure of something 3 : the basic beliefs and laws of a nation, state, or social group by which the powers and duties of the government are established and certain rights are guaranteed to the people or a document that sets forth these beliefs and laws Medical Definition constitution noun con·sti·tu·tion ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈt(y)ü-shən 1 : the physical makeup of the individual comprising inherited qualities modified by environment 2 : the structure of a compound as determined by the kind, number, and arrangement of atoms in its molecule Legal Definition constitution noun con·sti·tu·tion 1 : the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it 2 : a written instrument containing the fundamental rules of a political or social organization especially, capitalized : the U.S. Constitution compare charter, declaration Note: A constitution was originally simply a law, ordinance, or decree usually made by a king, emperor, or other superior authority. A constitution now usually contains the fundamental law and principles with which all other laws must conform. Unlike the U.S. Constitution, the British Constitution is not set down in a comprehensive document, but is found in a variety of statutes (as the Magna Carta) and in common law. Canada inherited many of the rules and practices that are considered part of the British Constitution, but the Constitution of Canada is also set down in comprehensive documents, such as the Constitution Act, 1982 and the Constitution Act, 1867 (formerly called the British North America Act, 1867). History and Etymology for constitution Latin constitutio system, fundamental principles (of an institution), from constituere to set up, establish constitution noun 1 as in nature the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance nature self personality tone character colors complexion spirit composition characteristic clay disposition temperament genius essence property trait soul individuality singularity uniqueness distinctness habit substance interior flavor distinctiveness feature attribute sort temper grain makeup stamp hallmark earmark metal way essentiality mark stuff savor essentiality savour interiority point 2 as in physique the type of body that a person has that marathon runner is known more for her strong constitution than for her speed Synonyms & Similar Words physique shape form frame structure habit build anatomy figure 3 as in law a collection or system of rules of conduct our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues Synonyms & Similar Words law code legislation decalogue canon discipline establishment common law 4 as in amendment a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies Synonyms & Similar Words law amendment act ordinance bill statute legislation enactment prohibition decree ruling rule regulation edict fiat commandment bylaw directive dictate martial law common law restriction ground rule proscription canon command capitulary blue law encyclical Antonyms & Near Antonyms higher law
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