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Constitution
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the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed
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the act of forming or establishing something
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a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
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the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement
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the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
Example
The constitution of this country guarantees freedom of speech and the separation of powers among its branches of government.
In Canada, the constitution includes both written laws and unwritten conventions that shape the functioning of the government.
The constitution of the United States guarantees certain fundamental rights to its citizens, such as freedom of speech and the right to bear arms.
The constitution of South Africa, adopted in 1996, enshrines the principles of equality and human dignity as core values of the nation.
The Indian constitution is one of the longest and most detailed in the world, outlining the structure of government and the rights of its people.
