Constituents
/ˈkɑːnstɪtʃuənts/
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- (n.) Members of a constituency represented by an elected official.
The senator listened to the concerns of her constituents during the town hall meeting.
- (n.) Elements or components that form part of a whole in legal documents or statutes.
The contract’s constituents must be interpreted to understand the parties' obligations.
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Usually denotes individuals represented politically or parts comprising legal instruments; context determines usage.
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