Constitution
(noun)
- The system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed.
- The act of constituting, establishing, or organizing something.
- The physical makeup or structure of something.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, or from latin constitutio(n-), from constituere "establish" (see constitute).
Examples:
- The country's constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
- The company's constitution outlines its organizational structure.
- The new constitution was adopted by the people.
- He has a strong constitution.
- The ship was built to withstand heavy seas, thanks to its sturdy constitution.