constitution — the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, or body is constituted and governed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, or body is constituted and governed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃn/
Korean meaning: 헌법, 국가나 조직의 기본 원리와 통치 체계
Korean pronunciation: 칸스터**튜**션
Example Sentences
- The politician's promise to rewrite the constitution was met with mixed reactions
- Despite his delicate constitution, he became a marathon runner
- The company's constitution strictly forbids bringing pets to work, but somehow Bob's goldfish became the CEO
constitution
NOUN//ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃn//
the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, or body is constituted and governed
Founding leaders formally establish their nation's constitution in the assembly hall
Every institution needs constitutional resolution!
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Origin
From Latin 'constitutio' meaning 'arrangement' or 'establishment,' derived from 'constituere' (to set up, establish), combining 'com-' (together) and 'statuere' (to set, place).
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“The politician's promise to rewrite the constitution was met with mixed reactions”
“Despite his delicate constitution, he became a marathon runner”
“The company's constitution strictly forbids bringing pets to work, but somehow Bob's goldfish became the CEO”
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