constitution

Main Entry:: con·sti·tu·tion
Pronunciation:: \ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-\
Function:: noun
Date:: 14th century

1: an established law or custom : ordinance2 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 act of establishing, making, or setting up4: the mode in which a state or society is organized; especially : the manner in which sovereign power is distributed5 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

— con·sti·tu·tion·less

\-ləs\ adjective

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