constitution

con-sti-tu-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A body of fundamental principles according to which a state or organization is governed.

  2. 2.

    The composition or structure of something.

  3. 3.

    A person's physical or mental state or condition.

Forms

plural: constitutions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    written constitution — a formal document establishing government principles
  • •
    unwritten constitution — principles established by tradition and precedent
  • •
    iron constitution — very strong physical health

Related words

See also: charter, constitutional, law
Synonyms: charter, fundamental law

Etymology

From Latin "constitutio" meaning arrangement or ordinance, from "constituere" (to establish), from "com-" (together) and "statuere" (to set up).