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as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitution
Lawmakers presented a draft constitution in 2023 for an independent Greenland, but there were no immediate plans to adopt it.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Under the Venezuelan constitution, elections must be held within thirty days of the Presidency being vacated, or six months under emergency circumstances.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Under Afwerki, there is no national assembly, constitution or independent judiciary.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Multiple court decisions have ruled that Kentucky's constitution prohibit public tax dollars from going toward education outside the public system, though those cases were each focused on state tax dollars.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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Plenty of us leave winter watering to nature and, in areas with adequate snow or rainfall, supplemental irrigation may not be needed.—
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Not infrequently, the questions of the past that is never lost and is irreplaceable in western art arise like a fascism, or a subordination to what remains of its dialectic nature, that relies on myth to legitimate fascism’s inseparable relation to beauty.—
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Egg’s plucky insolence belies his puny size, a comedic contrast with Claffey’s ex-rugby player physique, and perhaps his seemingly humble origins as well.—
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The 47-year-old showcased her physique on Instagram with a series of photos in a pastel triangle string bikini accented with beaded details.—
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The board’s unanimous vote came weeks after pension-plan actuaries confirmed the program would be cost-neutral, as state law requires.—
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The opposing side has said that Idaho’s law targets and harms trans women and girls and that Hecox, specifically, mitigated any potential advantages through hormone treatments.—
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The prosecutor's office said a 16-year-old boy from Sayreville was arrested and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency which if committed by an adult would constitute murder, weapons charges and armed riot.—
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And when unlawful acts are committed, hold individuals accountable.—
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Burrus, a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation who self-identifies as transgender, said losing faith in the Democrats and never having faith in the Republicans led to embracing communism.—
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Like all Americans, our officers have a right to self defense.—
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For a similar pair without the sticker shock, these $16 sunnies sport a similar shape.—
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On a recent afternoon, after days of sun and above freezing temps, the skating path looked a bit slushy, but Hudella offered assurance that with the thermometer dropping to near zero in the coming forecast, the ice would be in good shape by the time the gates opened for real.—
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The bill would exempt snack foods and corn masa flour made by, or supplied to, certain types of businesses including cottage food operations.—
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Vanel, a Democrat from Queens, introduced a bill to ban trading on many types of predictions, including sports and politics.—
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Like fashion pieces, each person carries a unique combination of taste, personality, and lifestyle that sets them apart from others.—
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To make the most of your dress code, find ways to let your personality shine through by opting for something unique and on-trend, like denim, leopard print, or ditsy floral.—
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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