Meaning & use
constitution
The fundamental laws and principles that govern a country or organization, or a person's physical or mental makeup.
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The nation's constitution guarantees freedom of speech and assembly to all citizens.
Despite his age, he has the constitution of someone half his years.
A note on using this word
Constitution refers to a governing legal document in politics, but also to a person's inherent physical or mental strength and health.
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