La constitution
Example: La Constitution garantit les droits fondamentaux des citoyens.
Definition
"La constitution" refers to the fundamental set of principles and laws that establish the structure, powers, and duties of a government, ensuring the protection of citizens' basic rights and organizing the political system of a country.
Etymology
The term "la constitution" comes from the Latin 'constitutio,' meaning 'arrangement' or 'establishment.' It was adopted into French to describe the foundational legal document that structures governance. Did you know that the word originally referred to general orders or regulations in Roman times?
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