constitution
US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
・UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/
B1
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