Constitution
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- proper noun
- /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
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USS Constitution
- Every year, the USS Constitution sails during an anniversary event to commemorate its naval victories.
- the U.S. Constitution
- the Massachusetts Constitution
- the American Constitution
Examples
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The USS Constitution is a historic warship that played a significant role in the War of 1812.
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- Called the United States Constitution.
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Hughes: ...the Constitution of the United States...
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As is well known, the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution contains four provisions.
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There is no provision of the U.S. Constitution that contradicts this method of protection.
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You know, Glenn, I've always respected you and your knowledge of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
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And throughout the drafting of the Constitution, they debated this question of how representation could work.
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Recite the Constitution's preamble.
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Tourists can visit the Constitution, which is now a museum ship in Boston harbor.
Synonyms
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A medium, fast sailing warship from the 1700s and 1800s used to escort and patrol
An old American warship launched in 1797 and now a museum ship in Boston
A famous American warship from the War of 1812 now a museum in Boston
Compounds
A written document that sets the rules and structure of the United States government
- Formal
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The basic law of the United States that sets up the government and protects people's rights
- Formal
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The highest law of the United States that sets the main rules for the national government
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A law that protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petition
A law that banned making, selling, and moving alcoholic drinks in the United States from 1920 until 1933
- Specialized
All the genes a person, animal, or plant has that decide traits passed from their parents
A change to the United States Constitution made in 1920 that gives women the right to vote
Surface Forms
Etymology
Constitution as the ship's name comes from the Latin word constituere, which means 'to set up' or 'establish', and shares the same root as constitute. Naming the ship Constitution was a way to call it a strong, established symbol of the new nation.