Constitution Definition

constitution
noun
  1. law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
  2. the act of forming or establishing something; "the constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the organization of the club"
  3. the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
  4. the way in which someone or something is composed
  5. 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

"Constitution" in song lyrics

See how constitution is used in real songs:

  • "And writing script ideas into our Constitution"
    Benefit — The United Stage of America
  • "I don't trust politicians, or the constitution"
    Capital-X — Walk the Walk
  • "I'd like to for America to know we have a Constitution"
    William Cooper f/ Hell Razah, Killah Priest — In America

Usage tips for "constitution"

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