La costituzione
Example: La costituzione garantisce i diritti fondamentali dei cittadini.
Definition
"La costituzione" is the fundamental set of laws and principles that define the organization, powers, and duties of a government, as well as the rights and freedoms of its citizens. It guarantees the fundamental rights and serves as the supreme legal authority in a country.
Etymology
The word "la costituzione" comes from the Latin 'constitutio,' meaning 'a setting up, arrangement, or establishment.' It originally referred to an order or decree and evolved to signify the foundational legal framework of a state. Did you know? The concept of a constitution as we understand it today developed mainly during the Enlightenment.
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