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constitution

nounfeminineformalvery common/kõs.ti.tu.i.ˈsɐ̃u/cons·ti·tu·i·ção

Definition

1

A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

Usage examples

“The constitution guarantees freedom of speech.”
“Amendments to the constitution require a supermajority.”

Common combinations

constitutional rightsconstitutional amendment