CEFR B1

constitution

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: charter, framework, establishment, ordinance

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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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