Founding Document
/ˈfaʊndɪŋ ˈdɑːkjəmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document that establishes an organization, entity, or government and sets forth its fundamental principles, structure, and authority.
The United States Constitution is the founding document of the federal government.
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- founding document
- founding documents
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Commentary
Often used to refer to documents that create sovereign states or corporate entities, its language typically includes fundamental rights, powers, and governance structures.
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