constitution

noun

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən How to pronounce constitution (audio)
Definition of constitutionnext
1
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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2
as in physique
the type of body that a person has that marathon runner is known more for her strong constitution than for her speed

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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 During the July 14 news conference, Beshear again discussed the possibility of filling a Senate seat if one became available, noting a section of Kentucky’s constitution that gives him the authority to appoint state officers if a seat is vacated. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 July 2026 But Republican lawmakers pushing for these changes say a simple majority threshold makes amending their state constitution too easy — and thus too frequent of an occurrence. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 14 July 2026 The constitution previously allowed reelection of a past president after 10 years out of office. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Independent Polish judges visited scores of towns to promote the rule of law and teach voters about the country’s constitution. — Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for constitution
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  1. nature
  2. physique
  3. law
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  5. self
  6. shape
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  8. personality
Noun
  • The on-again, off-again nature of the conflict could delay oil demand’s bounce-back even further.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The work has proceeded deliberately, district officials say, because of the historic nature of the McAuley building.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
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  • Hirschkorn put himself on the scouting map thanks to his 6-foot-7, 205-pound physique with plenty of room to fill out, adding potential to improve his already impressive arsenal.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • For the role, O’Connor had to develop his racket skills and a more muscular physique, splitting time between the tennis court and the gym.
    — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
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  • The materials prompted an investigation into whether Mission Regional Medical Center and Knapp Medical Center violated state or federal law.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • With the ruin of Troy also came the desecration of Zeus’ law, which proved dangerous to the returning Ithacans.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of law
Noun
  • Today, anti-Muslim acts are still being committed against Muslims.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • The character’s remorse and disgrace become a pivotal part of the movie’s third act, which ends almost entirely differently than Homer’s nearly 3,000-year-old tome.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of act
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  • The robot’s success rate at a self-tapping nut loading station has reached 98 percent, reducing the gap with human workers’ qualification rate to just one percentage point.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Maybe that hard-won self-belief is exactly what keeps her so grounded.
    — Riann Phillip, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of self
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  • What differentiates Ammortal from the glut of wellness and optimization products on the market, according to its charismatic and observably in-shape founder, is the promise of a more all-encompassing experience of physical and mental restoration.
    — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • The compatibility between their shapes allows lactase to break lactose apart into its simple sugar components, which are more easily managed by the digestive system.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
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  • The bill would mandate voter identification and registration requirements though disfranchise millions of voters, according to many experts.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Across the nation, some communities have had more blackouts after large data centers move in, and higher power bills as utilities have to build more infrastructure to support them.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of bill
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  • Many are conservative personalities who are close to the president.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Your swagger and larger-than-life personality are infectious.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 16 July 2026
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