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as in nature
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 law
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 act
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 constitution
Dreams are what your constitution is made of, Pisces!
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Opposition lawmakers, which are the majority in the country's parliament, quickly voted to overturn his decision, while also saying that his move went against the constitution and was never valid.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The state's constitution was revised in 2022 when Nevada voted to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment, which added gender identity to the list of protections.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
If Yoon leaves office before his single five-year term ends in May 2027, the constitution requires a presidential election within 60 days upon his departure.
—Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Opposition lawmakers, which are the majority in the country's parliament, quickly voted to overturn his decision, while also saying that his move went against the constitution and was never valid.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The state's constitution was revised in 2022 when Nevada voted to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment, which added gender identity to the list of protections.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
If Yoon leaves office before his single five-year term ends in May 2027, the constitution requires a presidential election within 60 days upon his departure.
—Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The nature of the G objects and the evolution of binary systems in extreme gravitational fields remain ongoing questions, but discoveries like D9 bring astronomers closer to understanding how stars can exist—and thrive—near the heart of our galaxy.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Then there’s me, the one whose lack of innate ability seems to have defied both nature and nurture.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Marcos Llorente is known for his physique and athleticism.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many doctors are also understandably cautious about prescribing the drug to people who don’t have an actual medical condition, because it’s been abused for decades by athletes and healthy men looking to improve their physique.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The firm is accusing these parties of violating various Texas state laws by allegedly offering a former client of Buzbee's money in exchange for suing his company.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Indiana's new deep-fake election law doesn't cover that.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have described the murder as an act of terrorism, noting a notebook found on Mangione expressing hostility toward the health insurance industry.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This act of imagination and empathy will bring us closer—to those suffering and to ourselves.Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Pep Guardiola’s side go into the game at the Etihad looking a shadow of their dominant selves, winners of the past four Premier League titles, but derby days are different, even if Amorim is playing down its significance.Andy Mitten, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Everyone inside the home self evacuated after the fire started, fire department Public Relation Officer Ryan Blake told USA TODAY.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Despite the age and public use, a majority of the games here were in great shape.Reece Rogers, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Celtics are now valued at $5.66 billion coming off their championship run and in good shape to possibly run it back for another ring.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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When pipes do burst, company officials said to shut water off immediately or risk additional damage and a much higher water bill.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The bill eliminates two provisions set up decades ago to shore up Social Security’s solvency.Maya C. Miller, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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The visionary highlights the concept of The Third Entity™, a framework developed by CRR Global that views relationships as distinct entities with their own personalities and dynamics.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In October, Cuomo hosted a two-hour primetime special featuring a discussion about the 2024 election with guests including sports personality Stephen A. Smith and entrepreneur Mark Cuban.Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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