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Constitution

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/

The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

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📖 Definitions of "Constitution"

noun

1
The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.
2
The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.
3
A legal document describing such a formal system.
4
A person's physical makeup or temperament, especially in respect of robustness.
"He has a strong constitution, so he should make a quick recovery from the illness."

🔄 Synonyms of "Constitution"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
compositionnoun	A work of music, literature or art.
organizationnoun	(countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.
formationnoun	The act of assembling a group or structure. [from 14th c.]
organisationnoun	Non-Oxford British English and Australian standard spelling of organization.
makeupnoun	(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
organic lawnoun	(law) A law or system of laws which forms the foundation of a government, corporation or other organization's body of rules. A constitution is a particular form of organic law for a sovereign state.
establishmentnoun	That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
fundamental lawnoun	law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Constitution"

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Word	Definition
organic lawnoun	(law) A law or system of laws which forms the foundation of a government, corporation or other organization's body of rules. A constitution is a particular form of organic law for a sovereign state.
establishmentnoun	That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
organisationnoun	Non-Oxford British English and Australian standard spelling of organization.
organizationnoun	(countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.
formationnoun	The act of assembling a group or structure. [from 14th c.]
compositionnoun	A work of music, literature or art.
makeupnoun	(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
fundamental lawnoun	law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
constitutionalitynoun	(law) The status of being constitutional; of being in accord with the provisions of the appropriate constitution.
statutenoun	A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
treatynoun	(countable, international law) A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.
lawnoun	(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
incorporationnoun	The act of incorporating, or the state of being incorporated.
appointmentnoun	An arrangement between people to meet; an engagement.
constitutive	Extremely important; essential.
charternoun	A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
membershipnoun	The state of being a member of a group or organization.
conventionnoun	A practice or procedure widely observed in a group, especially to facilitate social interaction; a custom.
incorporated	(US) Being a type of company, a legal entity where the ownership has been arranged into shares. A shareholder has no responsibilities to the company and the potential losses of the shareholder are limited to the value of the stock turning to zero in the case of a bankruptcy.
lodgementnoun	(British) Alternative spelling of lodgment. [An area used for lodging; a place in which a person or thing is or can be lodged.]