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Definition of constitution - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalphysical makeup of a person
- Her robust constitution allowed her to recover quickly from the illness.
2.
governmentTECH. formal system of laws governing a stateTECH.
- The constitution outlines the rights of citizens.
3.
founding charterTECH. legal document describing a formal systemTECH.
- The constitution was signed by the founding fathers.
4.
formationRare act of forming or establishing somethingRare
- The constitution of the committee took several weeks.
5.
religionDated document issued by religious authorityDated
- The new constitution was read during the mass.
Expressions with constitution
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very strong health and rarely gets sick
Despite the harsh conditions, she has an iron constitution.
lack of physical strength
Her weak constitution made it hard for her to lift heavy objects.
the genetic makeup of an organism
The genetic constitution of the plant determines its color.
Origin of constitution
Latin, constitutio (arrangement)
Terms with constitution included in their meaning
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strength
having a strong or robust constitution
legal
someone who interprets the Constitution by its meaning at the time of writing
legal
the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
legal
amendment to the US Constitution protecting against self-incrimination
US Constitution
amendment protecting free speech, religion, and press rights
right to petition
part of the US Constitution allowing petitions to the government
right to assemble
part of the US Constitution allowing peaceful gatherings
government system
monarch's power limited by constitution or laws
legal
Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution
historical document
first constitution of the 13 original states in the United States
company constitution
legal document forming a company's constitution
political body
group elected to draft a new constitution
constitutional reform
body convened to amend an existing constitution
legal
included in a Schedule of the Indian Constitution
biology
containing cells of varying genetic constitution
Roman law
new legal constitution in ancient Rome
French history
historical member of a French school desiring a British-like constitution
biology
related to physical composition or constitution
government rules
body of law dealing with the constitution
abr: constitution
main set of laws for a country or group
constitutional theory
authority to create or fundamentally change a political constitution
political body
group or institution officially tasked with drafting a new constitution
abr: Constitution
set of basic rules for a country or group
law text
proposed amendment to the US Constitution for gender equality
Examples of constitution in a sentence
A weak constitution made him susceptible to infections. The constitution was amended to include new rights. Debates about the constitution lasted for months. The constitution outlines the rights of citizens. Amending the constitution requires a lengthy process. The constitution of the new club was announced yesterday.
They celebrated the constitution of their partnership with a party. The constitution was approved by the religious council. A new constitution was drafted by the church leaders.
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- French:constitution, charte, ...
- German:körperliche Verfassung, Verfassung, ...
- Italian:costituzione, carta costituzionale, ...
- Spanish:complexión, formación, ...
- Portuguese:constituição física, constituição, ...
- Chinese:体质, 宪法, ...
- Japanese:体質, 憲法, ...
- Arabic:بنية, دُسْتُور, ...
- Hebrew:חֹוסֶן גּוּפָנִי, חֻקָּה, ...
- Russian:физическое состояние, конституция, ...
- Ukrainian:фізична конституція, конституція, ...
- Hindi:शारीरिक गठन, संविधान, ...
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