constituted

6.2

A group officially set up with power to act

adjective
/ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːtɪd/

Formal

: constituido

Only a constituted committee has the power to make those decisions.

Examples

They rejected the rules imposed by the constituted body.
The constituted authority of the city was respected by its citizens.
The committee was constituted to address the issue.
The new board was officially constituted last week.
The new board was officially constituted last week.
Only a constituted committee has the power to make those decisions.
The constituted authority of the city was respected by its citizens.

Synonyms

to form

vsconstituted

598 1.0

To create a group or organization

is specifically about official or formal establishment

to found

vsconstituted

305 3.9

Create something like a company, school, or town

is more about formal official creation of authorities

to constitute

vsconstituted

Formal

98 4.8

To officially set up a group, committee, or system

is the same meaning but used as a past participle for bodies or authorities

established

vsconstituted

4.2

Known and accepted because it has existed for a long time

refers to the act of officially bringing something into existence

formed

vsconstituted

1.5

Having a clear shape

describes official creation rather than physical shape or appearance

How Official

ratified

Formal

5.5

constituted

Formal

6.2

to set up

683 3.4

formed

1.5

born

1.0

Surface Forms

constituted positive

Morphology

constituted = constitute (transparent) = constitute + ed

Regular past-participle/adjectival formation from the verb 'constitute'; learners who know 'constitute' can infer the adjectival meaning.

Etymology

Constituted comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and statuere 'to set up', and it shares the same root as constitution. So a constituted committee or authority is one that has been officially 'set up' or established.