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Constitution
01
the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed
Examples
The constitution of this country guarantees freedom of speech and the separation of powers among its branches of 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.
02
the process or act of creating, forming, or establishing an organization, system, or body
Examples
The committee oversaw the constitution of a new advisory board.
The company 's constitution defined its operational procedures.
03
the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement
Examples
The constitution of the committee included representatives from various departments.
The unique constitution of the alloy made it resistant to corrosion.
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