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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
Cafe Manhattan’s founding predates the country’s constitution, which was adopted in 1996 as part of the official end of apartheid and signed by South Africa’s first Black head of state, Nelson Mandela.
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Hannah Giorgis Yohannes,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday moved forward with a wide-ranging package of potential revisions to the city’s constitution, including taking a first step toward giving noncitizens the right to vote in city elections.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
In that decision, the high court laid out a new test for courts to apply when considering the constitution of a gun law.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The bill still needs to pass through the constitution, justice and citizenship committee before a Senate vote.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Hannah Giorgis Yohannes,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday moved forward with a wide-ranging package of potential revisions to the city’s constitution, including taking a first step toward giving noncitizens the right to vote in city elections.
—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
In that decision, the high court laid out a new test for courts to apply when considering the constitution of a gun law.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The bill still needs to pass through the constitution, justice and citizenship committee before a Senate vote.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for constitution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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The injuries ranged from minor to serious in nature, the highway patrol said in its release.
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The taxing nature of executive roles, coupled with constant travel, high decision volumes, and immense stress, necessitates robust physical capacity.
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Suggesting that the media and fashion industries promote extremely thin female bodies and lean, muscular male physiques, the researchers concluded that has normalized unsafe body sizes.
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Johnson's appearance sparked buzz when fans noticed his visibly slimmer physique at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival.
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.
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Anthropic calls for more stringent regulation and supports efforts by states such as New York and California that have passed more aggressive AI laws.
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For Executive Chef Gary Caldwell, crafting this menu is an act of preservation.
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But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.
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An heir to the Levi jeans fortune who lives in Manhattan, Goldman largely self-funded his campaign.
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For him, Hussein’s death was about fighting oppression, yes, but also about putting the common good of the faithful above one’s self.
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Leadership overhaul shapes direction The draft comes amid a broader organizational reset.
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Thousands of them just bought these affordable, best-selling flip-flops with a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom comfort and support.
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As a hedge, the bar put $5,000 on the Knicks winning, which netted the bar $8,000, nearly covering the bar bill.
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If the plant moves forward to the construction stage, the expenditures will not be recovered through local electric utility customer rates or consumer bills.
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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