constitution
noun
con·sti·tu·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən
-ˈtyü-
1
a
: the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
b
: a written instrument embodying the rules of a political or social organization
2
a
: the physical makeup of the individual especially with respect to the health, strength, and appearance of the body
a hearty constitution
b
: the structure, composition, physical makeup, or nature of something
the constitution of society
3
: the mode in which a state or society is organized
especially
: the manner in which sovereign power is distributed
4
: an established law or custom : ordinance
5
: the act of establishing, making, or setting up
before the constitution of civil laws
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