constitution

US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/

UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/

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noun

  • Statement of fundamental principles of a country
  • Condition of your health
  • Different parts that make something
  • The composition of something.
  • The physical makeup of the body, especially with regard to health and strength.
  • A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

Examples

The constitution was suspended and the army was placed in full control.

plans to draft a new constitution