Constitution

n. law, rule; physical condition; composition; set of governing principles

A constitution is a system for governance, often codified as a written document, that establishes the rules and principles of an autonomous political entity. In the case of countries, this term refers specifically to a national constitution defining the fundamental political principles, and establishing the structure, procedures, powers and duties, of a government. Most national constitutions also guarantee certain rights to the people. Historically, before the evolution of modern-style, codified national constitutions, the term constitution could be applied to any important law that governed the functioning of a government.
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Noun
1. United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
(synonym) Old Ironsides
(hypernym) frigate

Noun
1. law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
(synonym) fundamental law, organic law
(hypernym) law
(hyponym) United States Constitution, Constitution of the United States
(derivation) constitutionalize
(classification) law, jurisprudence
2. the act of forming something; "the constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the organization of the club"
(synonym) establishment, formation, organization, organisation
(hypernym) beginning, start, commencement
(hyponym) unionization, unionisation
(derivation) establish, found, plant, constitute, institute
3. the way in which someone or something is composed
(synonym) composition, makeup
(hypernym) property
(hyponym) structure
(derivation) form, constitute, make

n. constitution; rule, code; establishment, incorporation; habit

(n.)
The state of being; that form of being, or structure and connection of parts, which constitutes and characterizes a system or body; natural condition; structure; texture; conformation.
  

(n.)
The fundamental, organic law or principles of government of men, embodied in written documents, or implied in the institutions and usages of the country or society; also, a written instrument embodying such organic law, and laying down fundamental rules and principles for the conduct of affairs.
  

(n.)
The aggregate of mental qualities; temperament.
  

(n.)
The aggregate of all one's inherited physical qualities; the aggregate of the vital powers of an individual, with reference to ability to endure hardship, resist disease, etc.; as, a robust constitution.
  

(n.)
The act or process of constituting; the action of enacting, establishing, or appointing; enactment; establishment; formation.
  

(n.)
An authoritative ordinance, regulation or enactment; especially, one made by a Roman emperor, or one affecting ecclesiastical doctrine or discipline; as, the constitutions of Justinian.