U.s. Constitution
/ˌjuːˈɛs ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
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- (n.) The supreme foundational legal document of the United States establishing the framework of the federal government, enumerating powers, and guaranteeing rights.
The U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech through its First Amendment.
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- u.s. constitution
- u.s. constitutions
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Commonly capitalized and abbreviated as 'U.S. Constitution'; often referenced for foundational legal principles and constitutional interpretation.
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