constitution
A constitution is the system of fundamental principles and laws that govern a nation, state, or social group, determining the powers and duties of the government and guaranteeing certain rights to the people. It can also refer to the physical makeup, structure, or health of a person or object.
Ejemplos
3 de 5Despite the harsh winter, he remained healthy thanks to his robust constitution.
He stayed well during the cold season because he has a very strong physical build and health.
The Supreme Court is responsible for ensuring that all new legislation is in accordance with the national constitution.
The highest court checks that new laws follow the fundamental legal framework of the country.
I don't know how she stays out so late; I just don't have the constitution for it anymore.
I don't have the physical energy or stamina to stay awake that late.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the verb 'constitute' (to make up). A constitution is what 'makes up' a country's laws or what 'makes up' a person's body.
Quiz rápido
The president's actions were declared ______ by the supreme court, meaning they violated the nation's fundamental laws.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: unconstitutional
Ejemplos
Despite the harsh winter, he remained healthy thanks to his robust constitution.
everydayHe stayed well during the cold season because he has a very strong physical build and health.
The Supreme Court is responsible for ensuring that all new legislation is in accordance with the national constitution.
formalThe highest court checks that new laws follow the fundamental legal framework of the country.
I don't know how she stays out so late; I just don't have the constitution for it anymore.
informalI don't have the physical energy or stamina to stay awake that late.
The academic paper analyzes the shift from an unwritten to a written constitution in emerging democracies.
academicThe scholarly article examines how new democracies move toward a formal, documented legal framework.
The board of directors proposed several amendments to the company's constitution to improve transparency.
businessThe leaders suggested changes to the organization's internal rules and governing principles.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
iron constitution
Exceptional physical strength or the ability to resist illness.
constitutional right
A legal entitlement protected by the country's supreme law.
by virtue of its constitution
Because of the way something is inherently formed or structured.
Se confunde a menudo con
An institution is an established organization or society, while a constitution is the set of rules that governs it.
A constituent is a component part or a voting member, whereas the constitution is the whole structure or set of laws.
Notas de uso
Use 'constitution' when referring to the most high-level legal framework of a country. In a medical or biological sense, use it to describe a person's inherent health or stamina.
Errores comunes
Learners often limit the word to politics; remember that it can also describe physical health (e.g., 'a delicate constitution').
Truco para recordar
Think of the verb 'constitute' (to make up). A constitution is what 'makes up' a country's laws or what 'makes up' a person's body.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Latin 'constitutio', meaning an arrangement, settlement, or established condition.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In the United States, 'The Constitution' (capitalized) refers specifically to the 1787 document which is viewed with significant historical and legal reverence.
Quiz rápido
The president's actions were declared ______ by the supreme court, meaning they violated the nation's fundamental laws.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: unconstitutional
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