noun
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
Synonyms
fundamental law
organic law
noun
the act of forming or establishing something
Synonyms
Examples
- the constitution of a PTA group last year
- it was the establishment of his reputation
- he still remembers the organization of the club
noun
the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
Synonyms
United States Constitution
U.S. Constitution
US Constitution
Constitution of the United States
noun
the way in which someone or something is composed
Synonyms
noun
a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States
Synonyms
Old Ironsides
Examples
- 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