Constitution



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• n. 宪法
• ［英］ n. 宪法 ( system of laws and principles according to which a state is governed)
• ［记］ constitute+ion
• ［同］ 派生词: constitutional ( adj. 宪法的)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 14th century
• 1. an established law or custom ; ordinance
• 2.
  • a. the physical makeup of the individual especially with respect to the health, strength, and appearance of the body hearty constitution
  • b. the structure, composition, physical makeup, or nature of something <the constitution of society
• 3. the act of establishing, making, or setting up
• 4. the mode in which a state or society is organized; especially the manner in which sovereign power is distributed
• 5.
  • a. the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
  • b. a written instrument embodying the rules of a political or social organization
• ? constitutionless adjective

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