Fundamental document establishing
a government’s structure and setting limits on
its power.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
constitution (noun)1.
an established law or custom - ordinance
2.
a) the physical makeup of the individual especially with respect to the health, strength, and appearance of the body - a hearty constitution
b) the structure, composition, physical makeup, or nature of something - the constitution of society
3.
the act of establishing, making, or setting up
4.
the mode in which a state or society is organized , especially the manner in which sovereign power is distributed
5.
a) the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
b) a written instrument embodying the rules of a political or social organization
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
constitution (noun)1.
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
SYNONYMS:
character, clay, colors, complexion, constitution, genius, personality, self, toneRELATED WORDS:
distinctiveness, distinctness, individuality, singularity, uniqueness; attribute, characteristic, earmark, essentiality, feature, flavor, hallmark, mark, point, property, savor ( savour), stamp, trait; disposition, grain, sort, temper, temperament; composition, makeup; essence, essentiality, interior, interiority, soul, spirit; metal, stuff, substance; habit, way2.
the type of body that a person has
SYNONYMS:
build, constitution, figure, form, frame, habit, shapeRELATED WORDS:
anatomy, structure3.
a collection or system of rules of conduct
SYNONYMS:
canon, constitution, decalogue, lawRELATED WORDS:
discipline, establishment; common law, legislation4.
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
SYNONYMS:
act, bill, constitution, enactment, ordinance, statuteRELATED WORDS:
command, commandment, decree, dictate, directive, edict, fiat, ruling; bylaw, ground rule, regulation, rule; amendment, legislation; common law, martial law; blue law; prohibition, proscription, restriction; canon, capitulary, encyclicalNEAR ANTONYMS:
higher law
Risk Free Exam Pass Guarantee
We guarantee to help you pass the Real Estate Salesperson or Broker exams. And if you don’t pass we will refund you in full.
