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   constitution

   /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed: "Britain lacks a codified constitution" Similar chartersocial codecanonbody of lawsystem of laws/rulesbill of rightslawsrulesregulationsfundamental principlesinformal:regs
   • ▪ the basic written set of principles and precedents of federal government in the US, which came into operation in 1789 and has since been modified by twenty-six amendments.
   • ▪ a decree, ordinance, or law. historical Similar chartersocial codecanonbody of lawsystem of laws/rulesbill of rightslawsrulesregulationsfundamental principlesinformal:regs
   • 2. the composition of something: "the genetic constitution of a species" Similar compositionmake-upstructureorganizationconstructionarrangementconfigurationframeworkformformationanatomyshapedesigninformal:set-up
   • ▪ the action of forming or establishing something: "the constitution of a police authority"
   • 3. a person's physical state as regards vitality, health, and strength: "pregnancy had weakened her constitution" Similar healthphysiquestate of healthphysical conditionphysical strengthshapefettle
   • ▪ a person's character: "the individual's constitution is commonly described as his nature"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a law, or a body of laws or customs): from Latin constitutio(n-), from constituere ‘establish, appoint’ (see constitute).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSTITUTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the set of political principles by which a place or organization is governed, or the written document that records it: The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States are called the Bill of Rights. [ C ] US history, politics & government.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › constitutionConstitution Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConstitutionConstitution - Wikipedia

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   A constitution is the aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organization or other type of entity, and commonly determines how that entity is to be governed. [1]

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › constitutionCONSTITUTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

6. www.ucl.ac.uk › constitution-unit › explainersWhat is a constitution? | The Constitution Unit - UCL –...

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   A constitution is the rule book for a state. It sets out the fundamental principles by which the state is governed. It describes the main institutions of the state, and defines the relationship between these institutions (for example, between the executive, legislature and judiciary).

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSTITUTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The constitution of a country or organization is the system of laws which formally states people's rights and duties. The king was forced to adopt a new constitution which reduced his powers. ...the American Constitution. At one time, the club's constitution prevented women from becoming full members.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › constitutionconstitution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of constitution noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.