Constitution

/kɑnstɪˈtuʃɪn/

/kɒnstɪˈtuʃən/

Other forms: Constitutions

Definitions of Constitution

1. noun

   the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
   synonyms: Constitution of the United States, U.S. Constitution, US Constitution, United States Constitution

   example of:

   constitution, fundamental law, organic law

   law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
2. noun

   a 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
   synonyms: Old Ironsides

   example of:

   sailing warship

   a warship that was powered by sails and equipped with many heavy guns; not built after the middle of the 19th century