La constitución
Example: La constitución garantiza los derechos fundamentales de todos.
Definition
"La constitución" refers to the fundamental set of principles and laws that establish the framework of a country's government and guarantee the basic rights and freedoms of its citizens. It is the supreme legal authority in a nation, as in the phrase: La constitución garantiza los derechos fundamentales de todos.
Etymology
The term "la constitución" comes from the Latin word 'constitutio,' meaning 'arrangement' or 'establishment.' It entered Spanish through Old French, reflecting the idea of setting up or organizing laws and principles. Did you know that the word emphasizes order and structure, highlighting its role in forming the legal backbone of a state?
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"La constitución" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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