Meaning
A constitution is a foundational legal document or set of principles that establishes the framework of a political entity, delineating the structure, functions, and limitations of government institutions, as well as the rights and duties of its citizens;
💡 The term "constitution" is often misused to refer to any set of rules or guidelines; however, it specifically pertains to the legal and formal codification of governance principles within a sovereign state.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
At
the
university
library
,
Maria
carefully
studied
the
constitution
to
prepare
for
her
seminar
.
She
highlighted
passages
that
clarified
the
separation
of
powers
and
noted
clauses
that
might
be
open
to
different
interpretations
.
Even
though
the
text
was
concise
,
she
appreciated
how
the
document
established
a
clear
framework
for
public
institutions
and
civic
duties
.
Afterward
she
discussed
her
observations
with
classmates
,
comparing
possible
amendments
and
the
practical
consequences
for
everyday
governance
.
By
the
end
of
the
afternoon
they
had
outlined
a
short
presentation
that
explained
the
main
principles
and
posed
questions
for
the
seminar
leader
.
Common Phrases
constitutional framework
constitutional rights
constitutional amendments
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