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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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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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