American Dictionary
Definition constitution in American English
constitution
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/
1
a set of basic laws or principles for a country that describe the rights and duties of its citizens and the way in which it is governed
Example
The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of the press.
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a set of basic rules and principles for an organization that control how it operates
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Example
She has always had a strong constitution.
