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as in natures
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 laws
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 acts
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 constitutions
And sometimes, the power grabs succeed—because presidential democracy is not protected by constitutions written with magical ink.
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Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
This is part of a national move to ban involuntary servitude in states whose constitutions still indicate the practice is legal.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Other states will fix outdated language in their constitutions.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Congress required territories seeking statehood to include measures in their constitutions prohibiting the taxation of trust lands.
—Daniel Mandell / Made By History, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
There is no such body of rights in the state or federal constitutions.
—Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Numerous democratic nation-states, including North Macedonia, Slovakia, and Spain, have constitutions that recognize ethnic or national minorities within their citizenries and acknowledge their equality.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
In November 1947, UN General Assembly Resolution 181, known as the partition plan, required the future Jewish and Arab states to adopt strong democratic constitutions, and Zionist leaders began crafting one.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
This is part of a national move to ban involuntary servitude in states whose constitutions still indicate the practice is legal.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Other states will fix outdated language in their constitutions.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Congress required territories seeking statehood to include measures in their constitutions prohibiting the taxation of trust lands.
—Daniel Mandell / Made By History, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
There is no such body of rights in the state or federal constitutions.
—Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Numerous democratic nation-states, including North Macedonia, Slovakia, and Spain, have constitutions that recognize ethnic or national minorities within their citizenries and acknowledge their equality.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
In November 1947, UN General Assembly Resolution 181, known as the partition plan, required the future Jewish and Arab states to adopt strong democratic constitutions, and Zionist leaders began crafting one.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
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Eisenhower’s skills include getting difficult personalities to work together, constant attention to logistics and organizational genius.Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Normally, legislative bodies pass bills and local ordinances, including directives on how to spend tax money.Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Officials in Alhambra, with a population of around 82,000; and Monterey Park, where about 60,000 people live, said earlier this year their cities haven’t imposed mandatory retrofit ordinances for soft-story apartment buildings.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Later Barbie would embrace ethnic identities and various skin tones.Dawn Mitchell, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some have even offered to pay his legal bills, according to Mangione's Pennsylvania lawyer Thomas Dickey.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some have even offered to pay his legal bills, according to Mangione's Pennsylvania lawyer Thomas Dickey.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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What's New The Social Security Fairness Act passed the Senate last week with no amendments.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The bill repeals two amendments to the Social Security Act that sought to prevent windfall benefits for government employees with pensions.The Editors, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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New statutes to fight fentanyl and keep undocumented people from receiving public benefits are in effect after successful passage last month of Proposition 314.Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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New York doesn't have the death penalty, but the federal government has jurisdiction to seek the punishment with federal interest and alleged violations of federal statutes, the Death Penalty Information Center said in January.Mike Allen, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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