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as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitution
Florida is one of 24 states that allow citizens to amend their laws or constitution, and in Florida, the right to amend the constitution is guaranteed in that very document.
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Romy Ellenbogen, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit, which seeks to stop the project, alleges that the city and Boston Unity’s tear-down and redevelopment plans for the century-old stadium would violate the state constitution by transferring public trust land to private use.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Courts in at least five states – Montana, New York, Washington, Vermont and Oregon – have rejected the open fields doctrine, finding it’s not supported by their state constitutions.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
In neighboring Colorado, voters rejected an amendment that would have enshrined school choice in the state constitution.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
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Romy Ellenbogen, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit, which seeks to stop the project, alleges that the city and Boston Unity’s tear-down and redevelopment plans for the century-old stadium would violate the state constitution by transferring public trust land to private use.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Courts in at least five states – Montana, New York, Washington, Vermont and Oregon – have rejected the open fields doctrine, finding it’s not supported by their state constitutions.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
In neighboring Colorado, voters rejected an amendment that would have enshrined school choice in the state constitution.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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The open-source nature of Janus Pro enhances its accessibility, allowing a broader user base to experiment and innovate without significant financial barriers.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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The freak nature of Scheffler’s injury was not lost on some of his fellow professionals.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Martin compares its narrative to Batman: Year One, a seminal story about the Dark Knight's early life, while the Slayer's physique and screen presence were modeled after Batman in Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Your dream business, routine, partner, setup, physique and disposition.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The popular social video app went dark in the U.S. on Saturday night, just before the divestiture bill was set to became law at midnight on Jan. 19.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Jan. 2025
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By Alison Durkee In April, President Joe Biden signed a law that prohibits U.S. app stores from hosting TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, relinquishes ownership.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Viewers learned that what happened to Laura was a brutal act of violence, one that lacked an easy explanation; the series instead offered both a mundane and a supernatural reason for her murder.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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When one of its A-list legacy act residencies like Eagles is not performing, the Sphere offers other sensory-tingling experiences: award-winning director Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard from Earth and V:U2, a concert film about U2.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But once the horse was returned to Joseph last summer, the horse blossomed back to his old self.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the Ali that takes over for a while is the embodiment of his worst self.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Just as coat type can be unpredictable, the combination of size and shape from two different breeds can vary significantly in each puppy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The soft Caribbean light plays tricks to add angles and shapes at different hours of the day; at night, the property takes on an otherworldly vibe by candlelight in the 45-foot, triple-height lobby, with its smooth travertine floors and inviting pool table.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Another 2024 bill would have moved the Lee holiday to Columbus Day in October, which coincides with the month of his death.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump has said natural resource production is key to lowering costs for American consumers, both at the pump and in their utility bills.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Read on for your Bachelor personality predictions, according to the cosmos Comments The power of the flower is in... the stars?—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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