La constitución
Example: La constitución protege los derechos de todos los ciudadanos.
Definition
"La constitución" is a foundational legal document that establishes the fundamental principles and laws of a country, defining the structure of government and guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
Etymology
"La constitución" comes from the Latin word 'constitutio,' meaning 'arrangement' or 'establishment.' It originally referred to the act of setting up or establishing something, which evolved to mean the fundamental laws constituting a state. Did you know that the term reflects the idea of 'putting together' the basic rules for society?
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"La constitución" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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