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as in natures
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in laws
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in acts
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitutions
And sometimes, the power grabs succeed—because presidential democracy is not protected by constitutions written with magical ink.
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Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
This is part of a national move to ban involuntary servitude in states whose constitutions still indicate the practice is legal.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Other states will fix outdated language in their constitutions.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Congress required territories seeking statehood to include measures in their constitutions prohibiting the taxation of trust lands.
—Daniel Mandell / Made By History, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
There is no such body of rights in the state or federal constitutions.
—Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Numerous democratic nation-states, including North Macedonia, Slovakia, and Spain, have constitutions that recognize ethnic or national minorities within their citizenries and acknowledge their equality.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
In November 1947, UN General Assembly Resolution 181, known as the partition plan, required the future Jewish and Arab states to adopt strong democratic constitutions, and Zionist leaders began crafting one.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
This is part of a national move to ban involuntary servitude in states whose constitutions still indicate the practice is legal.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Other states will fix outdated language in their constitutions.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Congress required territories seeking statehood to include measures in their constitutions prohibiting the taxation of trust lands.
—Daniel Mandell / Made By History, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
There is no such body of rights in the state or federal constitutions.
—Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Numerous democratic nation-states, including North Macedonia, Slovakia, and Spain, have constitutions that recognize ethnic or national minorities within their citizenries and acknowledge their equality.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
In November 1947, UN General Assembly Resolution 181, known as the partition plan, required the future Jewish and Arab states to adopt strong democratic constitutions, and Zionist leaders began crafting one.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
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The quality and personalities are certainly there.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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All the different personalities of my fans match me.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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These local ordinances supersede county policies, said Austin Fire Department spokesperson Phil Mueller.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Residential owners may face fines for failing to maintain their properties, and there are specific ordinances that require registration for vacant buildings.David Crown, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Founded by singer-songwriter Rihanna, the cosmetics brand entered the market with 40 foundation shades, effectively throwing down the gauntlet to an industry that had historically alienated women of color by limiting its palette to lighter skin tones.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dickey also disclosed that several people had emailed his staff offering to foot Mangione’s legal bills.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The killing of Thompson – a husband and father of two – has laid bare many Americans’ fury toward the health care industry, with Mangione garnering sympathy online and offers to pay his legal bills.Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline All changes will come fully into force in 2026, with several more amendments in place.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The board approved all of them, although some were only approved with amendments.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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This decision expanded the ability of courts to review and reject certain interpretations of statutes by federal administrative agencies.Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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My practice involves disputes over interpretations of tax statutes and regulations and other rules related to the emerging industry of digital assets and blockchain technology.Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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