constitution (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/
Definition
The fundamental principles and established precedents that form the basis of a nation's, state's, or organization's legal system and political organization.
Examples
The country's constitution was written over 200 years ago.
A new constitution was drafted to reflect the nation's changing values.
The organization's constitution outlines the rights and responsibilities of its members.
How to Use constitution
- constitution of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifying which entity the constitution belongs to. — "The constitution of the United States is a foundational document."
- constitutional rights (collocation)
- Rights guaranteed by a constitution. — "Citizens are protected by their constitutional rights."
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