Constitutions
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Fundamental legal documents or set of principles establishing the organization, powers, and limits of a government or institution.
The United States Constitution outlines the structure of the federal government.
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- constitution
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Commentary
In legal writing, "constitution" typically refers to a supreme legal document; plural "constitutions" denotes multiple such documents or varieties across entities.
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