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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 51Թ Forms
- t·Dzȴپ·ٳtDz adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of constitution1
Example Sentences
The president himself should not be able to run - as he is already in his second term - but there's speculation here that he could try to change the constitution.
Already, there are serious calls to change South Korea's constitution – to strengthen its institutions and limit the powers of the president - to guard against this happening again.
Many have argued that the president wields far too much power under the current constitution and that greater checks and balances are needed.
Wisconsin separately voted on Tuesday to enshrine into the state constitution a law requiring voters to show ID to cast their ballots.
The duty of Finns to defend their country is enshrined in the Finnish constitution, and there is mandatory military service for men.
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