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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
Boston, the lone plaintiff in the lawsuit, asserted that the measure violates the state and federal constitutions and targets Democratic strongholds under the guise of taking politics out of those elections.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
In the 1890s, at the height of the Gilded Age, Southern states rewrote their constitutions to disenfranchise poor whites and Black citizens alike, specifically to crush the rising Populist movement.
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Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
State constitutions, which often have clauses enshrining equality and education, can serve as a pathway for challenges to segregation that results from economics and housing patterns, said Robert Williams, a professor of law emeritus at Rutgers University.
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Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
In Philadelphia, on May 10th, Adams urged all the states to write constitutions, and Congress passed a resolution to that effect.
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Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Because of their inattention or intentional decision to swear or affirm loyalty to California’s Constitution, other California US Congressional candidates are legally and morally bound to both the US and California constitutions, effectively preventing effective legislation at the federal level.
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Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
The court noted that partisan gerrymandering claims could continue to be decided in state courts under their own constitutions and laws.
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David A. Lieb,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
Homeowner preferences hard-coded into state constitutions decades ago now further sustain the gerontocracy.
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Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
Encouraged and frightened by the events at Naples, other sovereigns granted constitutions.
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Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
ABC News,
3 June 2026
In the 1890s, at the height of the Gilded Age, Southern states rewrote their constitutions to disenfranchise poor whites and Black citizens alike, specifically to crush the rising Populist movement.
—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
State constitutions, which often have clauses enshrining equality and education, can serve as a pathway for challenges to segregation that results from economics and housing patterns, said Robert Williams, a professor of law emeritus at Rutgers University.
—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
In Philadelphia, on May 10th, Adams urged all the states to write constitutions, and Congress passed a resolution to that effect.
—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Because of their inattention or intentional decision to swear or affirm loyalty to California’s Constitution, other California US Congressional candidates are legally and morally bound to both the US and California constitutions, effectively preventing effective legislation at the federal level.
—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
The court noted that partisan gerrymandering claims could continue to be decided in state courts under their own constitutions and laws.
—
David A. Lieb,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
Homeowner preferences hard-coded into state constitutions decades ago now further sustain the gerontocracy.
—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
Encouraged and frightened by the events at Naples, other sovereigns granted constitutions.
—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
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The fact is often interpreted as women wanting less risk than men because of women’s natures.
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These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.
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There were also pristine Vespas from Piaggio's collection displayed like posing models to admire, and soaking up attention usually directed toward the nearby marbles with idealized physiques.
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Suggesting that the media and fashion industries promote extremely thin female bodies and lean, muscular male physiques, the researchers concluded that has normalized unsafe body sizes.
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They were reportedly convicted of violating local morality laws under an Islamic Sharia court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province.
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The agencies also encouraged states with price-gouging statutes to determine whether enforcement actions are warranted under those laws.
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The Knicks were actually good, breaking a 53-year-drought by winning the NBA championship and inspiring acts of passion and mania across the city.
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Research has consistently found that public acts of bias can affect targeted communities' sense of belonging, psychological safety and trust in institutions.
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In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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Tribalists and traditionalists have controlled the terms of the battle, one by simplifying, the other by denying, the way privilege has shaped our compound selves.
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As for ballerina shoes, the popular footwear comes in multiple colors, shapes, and finishes.
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Without the women’s looks to distract, Abe dug deep into the ’80s preppy archive, working with Brooks Brothers and looking at the era’s classic shapes through an edgier — and less-polished ’90s lens.
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On top of that, noise and nuisance ordinances can come into play, especially late at night, giving police grounds to respond when fireworks are reported as a disturbance or hazard.
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These ordinances are commonly called leash laws, Animal Control Public Information Officer Melissa Knicely told The Charlotte Observer.
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Many Iranian hardliners, including conservative lawmakers and media personalities, have criticized the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington.
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Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter.
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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