constitution

ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃən
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Translation of constitution from English into Dutch

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Noun

1.

medical

physical makeup of a person
  • Her robust constitution allowed her to recover quickly from the illness.Haar robuuste gestel stelde haar in staat snel te herstellen van de ziekte.
2.

government

TECH.
formal system of laws governing a state
TECH.
  • The constitution outlines the rights of citizens.De grondwet schetst de rechten van burgers.
3.

founding charter

TECH.
legal document describing a formal system
TECH.
  • The constitution was signed by the founding fathers.De grondwet werd ondertekend door de grondleggers.
4.

formation

Rare
act of forming or establishing something
Rare
  • The constitution of the committee took several weeks.De oprichting van de commissie nam enkele weken in beslag.
5.

religion

Dated
document issued by religious authority
Dated
constitutie
  • The new constitution was read during the mass.De nieuwe constitutie werd voorgelezen tijdens de mis.

Expressions with constitution: examples in English and translations in Dutch

ijzeren gestel
Despite the harsh conditions, she has an iron constitution.
zwakke constitutie
Her weak constitution made it hard for her to lift heavy objects.
genetische constitutie
genetische samenstelling
The genetic constitution of the plant determines its color.

Synonyms and analogies of constitution in English

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.

Translations of "constitution" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
grondwetnf.

Newly inducted officers take an oath to uphold the constitution.

Nieuw beëdigde officieren leggen een eed af om de grondwet te verdedigen.

gesteln.

Weak constitution prevents her from engaging in heavy physical activities.

Door haar zwakke gestel kan ze niet meedoen aan zware lichamelijke activiteiten.

oprichtingnf.

The constitution of imperialist blocs is not the origin of militarism and imperialism.

De oprichting van imperialistische blokken is niet de oorzaak van militarisme en imperialisme.

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Other translations for constitution:

  • samenstellingnf.
  • gesteldheidnf.
  • lichaamsbouwnm.
  • constitutie

constitution: Examples and translations in context

The constitution clearly defines the right to vote for all citizens.

In de grondwet staat duidelijk omschreven dat alle burgers stemrecht hebben.

The constitution stands as a pillar of strength for our fragile democracy.

De grondwet vormt een rots in de branding voor onze kwetsbare democratie.

The constitution was carefully written to stand the test of time.

De grondwet is zorgvuldig geschreven om de tand des tijds te doorstaan.

Citizens protested against the subverted constitution imposed by the regime.

Burgers protesteerden tegen de uitgeholde grondwet die het regime had opgelegd.

The new constitution will abolish all laws that discriminate against minorities.

De nieuwe grondwet zal alle wetten afschaffen die minderheden discrimineren.

The constitution enshrines equal rights to protect citizens from discrimination.

De grondwet legt gelijke rechten vast om burgers tegen discriminatie te beschermen.

The new constitution set the table for a more democratic political system.

De nieuwe grondwet legde de basis voor een democratischer politiek systeem.

A military government often suspends the constitution to maintain control.

Een militaire regering zet vaak de grondwet buitenspel om de controle te behouden.

See also:

weak constitutiongenetic constitution
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