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   Con·sti·tu·tion·al

   /ˌkänstəˈto͞oSH(ə)nəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to an established set of principles governing a state: "a constitutional amendment"
   • ▪ in accordance with or allowed by an established set of principles governing a state: "a constitutional monarchy" Similar legallawfullegitimatelicitauthorizedpermittedpermissiblesanctionedratifiedcodifiedwarrantedconstitutedstatutorycharteredvestedofficialin accordance with the constitutionwithin the lawby lawOpposite unconstitutional
   • 2. relating to someone's physical or mental condition: "a constitutional weakness" Similar inherentinbredintrinsicinnatestructuralfundamentalessentialcongenitalorganicinborningraineddeep-rootedbuilt-inOpposite cosmetic

   noun

   • 1. a walk, typically one taken regularly to maintain or restore good health: dated "she went out for a constitutional"

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › constitution-politicsConstitution | Theories, Features, Practices, & Facts ...

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Constitution is the fundamental organizing principle of a political state, either written or unwritten. Learn about the origins, theories, and practices of constitutionalism from ancient Greece to modern times.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Constitution_of_the_UnitedConstitution of the United States - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution delineates the national frame and constrains the powers of the federal government.

   • Created: September 17, 1787
   • Ratified: June 21, 1788

   • Date effective: March 4, 1789, (234 years ago)
   • Jurisdiction: United States of America

4. www.britannica.com › topic › Constitution-of-theConstitution of the United States of America | Definition ...

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   1 day ago · Constitution of the United States of America, the fundamental law of the U.S. federal system of government and a landmark document of the Western world. The oldest written national constitution in use, it defines the principal organs of government and their jurisdictions and the basic rights of citizens.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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   What is the Constitution of the United States?

   • The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution delineates the national frame and constrains the powers of the federal government.

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   What is a written constitution?

   • In others, such as the United Kingdom, it is a collection of documents, statutes, and traditional practices that are generally accepted as governing political matters. States that have a written constitution may also have a body of traditional or customary practices that may or may not be considered to be of constitutional standing.

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   Why is the United States Constitution waning?

   • Since the 1980s, the influence of the United States Constitution has been waning as other countries have created new constitutions or updated older constitutions, a process which Sanford Levinson believes to be more difficult in the United States than in any other country.

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   What is a constitution & why is it important?

   • Constitution, the body of doctrines and practices that form the organizing principle of a state. In some cases the constitution is a specific written document, while in others it is a collection of documents, statutes, and traditional practices that are generally accepted as governing political matters.

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6. www.usconstitution.net › glossary-htmlThe Constitutional Dictionary – The U.S. Constitution Online ...

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Apr 23, 2024. — by. Charlotte Greene. in The Constitution. The Constitutional Dictionary. This document contains words, phrases, and concepts used in the United. States Constitution. Links to this document can be found on the U.S. Constitution Page. Note that some words are. defined only as they apply to the Constitution itself.

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   6 days ago · The Fourteenth Amendment (Amendment XIV) to the United States Constitution was adopted on July 9, 1868, as one of the Reconstruction Amendments.Usually considered one of the most consequential amendments, it addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law and was proposed in response to issues related to formerly enslaved Americans following the American Civil War.

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   CONSTITUTION, UNITED STATES Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com. Advertisement. Constitution, United States. A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed. It was drafted by the Constitutional Convention and later supplemented by the Bill of Rights and other amendments.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › US ConstitutionUS Constitution - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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    May 2, 2024 · noun. the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states. synonyms: Constitution, Constitution of the United States, U.S. Constitution, United States Constitution. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "US Constitution."