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/
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
The founders sign the constitution, setting the rules for a new nation.
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).
Breakdown
con- (together) + -stitut- (set, place) + -ion (noun suffix) = constitution
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📝Examples
“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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