La constitución
Example: La constitución protege los derechos de todos los ciudadanos.
Definition
"La constitución" is a fundamental set of laws and principles that establishes the structure of a government and guarantees the rights and duties of its citizens. It serves as the supreme legal authority that protects the rights of all members of a society.
Etymology
The term "la constitución" comes from the Latin word 'constitutio,' meaning 'a setting up or establishment.' It entered Spanish through Old French and was adopted to refer to the foundational legal document of a nation. Did you know? The idea of a constitution as a written document became popular after the American and French revolutions.
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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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