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| definition 1: |
the process or act of establishing, setting up, or constituting; composition.
She has been a member of the council since its constitution ten years ago.A resigning prime minister may not give up his or her duties until the constitution of a new government is complete.- synonyms:
- composition, creation, establishment, formation, foundation
- similar words:
- embodiment, incorporation, initiation, institution, origination
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| definition 2: |
that which makes up something, or the way that something is put together or composed.
In order to date the painting, they analyzed the constitution of the paint. |
| definition 3: |
the set of basic laws and principles by which a nation, state, or other organization is governed.
These rights are guaranteed by the country's constitution.They were forced to change the club's constitution so that women could be allowed membership.- synonyms:
- charter, corpus juris
- similar words:
- code, common law, law, pandect, rule, statute law
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| definition 4: |
(sometimes cap.) the written record of such a set of laws and principles.
The U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine delegates.- synonyms:
- charter, corpus juris
- similar words:
- code, law, pandect, principle, rule, statute law
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| definition 5: |
one's physical makeup.
He's always had a strong constitution.- similar words:
- condition, health, makeup, physique
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| definition 6: |
one's mental character or condition; temperament.
It's just not part of my constitution to complain about small things.- synonyms:
- disposition, mettle, nature, temperament
- similar words:
- character, fettle, spirit
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