constitution
noun(con-sti-tu-tion)
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
Synonyms: fundamental law, organic law,
constitution
noun(con-sti-tu-tion)
the act of forming or establishing something
Examples:
The constitution of a PTA group last year.
constitution
noun(con-sti-tu-tion)
the way in which someone or something is composed
constitution
noun(con-sti-tu-tion)
the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
Synonyms: constitution of the united states, u.s. constitution, united states constitution, us constitution,
constitution
noun(con-sti-tu-tion)
a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
Synonyms: old ironsides,