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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3
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 To be passed and become part of Florida’s constitution, at least 60% of voters have to approve it. — Cameron Williams, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026 Supporters counter that putting the restrictions into the constitution would protect female athletes from future changes to state law. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 And Nebraska’s measure would add existing restrictions to the state constitution. — David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 If voters on Tuesday approve House Joint Resolution 4, the state constitution will be amended to stop such an initiative. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constitution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
  1. nature
  2. physique
  3. law
  4. act
  5. self
  6. shape
  7. bill
  8. personality
Noun
  • For many, a walk in the woods or a visit to a scenic stop is a way to seek out not just solitude but also to connect with nature.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • At Holmen, encounters with nature became part of the daily rhythm.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • The fact that Drew still gazed upon my more than half-a-century-old, decidedly not-hot physique with love and desire was a marvel and a gift.
    — Diana Daniele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In this iteration, their physiques are displayed not for aesthetic purposes but as a visual manifestation of volatile power.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of physique
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  • Florida law imposes limits on direct contributions to state candidates but generally allows political committees to accept unlimited contributions, subject to applicable reporting and other legal requirements.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Twenty-seven states — including all where Republicans control both the legislature and governor’s office — already have such laws.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of law
Noun
  • Later, in 1711, the colony passed a legislative act to make reparations to the victims, including restoring the good names of the accused and paying financial retributions to the families of the accused.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The rush from the other 29 teams to acquire him would be quite literally hilarious, because trading Ohtani would be an act of financial suicide for LA and a massive windfall for a new team.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of act
Noun
  • Disposable utensils in the customer self service area are stored with the mouth contact up.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators say the situation began when Scott Harrison and Kayleigh Welch-Harrison got into an argument with a person in the self-checkout lanes of store.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of self
Noun
  • Furthermore, custom rigid shapes for every new material are expensive, fragile, and difficult to scale.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Many were marginal structures, long abandoned and often in questionable shape, whose conventional market value was close to nothing.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of shape
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  • Claude can also flag unusual transactions, duplicate charges, unexpected fees and bills that have gradually increased.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Choosing someone with a history and goal of activism doesn't fit that bill.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of bill
Noun
  • In some cases, the contenders have made statements many Jews perceive as antisemitic or who have alliances with personalities known for statements widely viewed as antisemitic.
    — Tovah Lazaroff, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In many ways, the joy of playing Mary is that different actors bring different aspects and personality nuances to the role.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
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