A constituição
Example: A constituição protege os direitos de todos os cidadãos.
Definition
"A constituição" is a fundamental set of principles and laws that establishes the framework of a state's government and guarantees the rights and duties of its citizens. It acts as the supreme legal authority, protecting the rights of all individuals within the country.
Etymology
The word "a constituição" comes from the Latin word 'constitutio,' meaning 'a setting up' or 'establishment.' It evolved to signify the organized system of laws that form the foundation of a nation’s governance. Did you know? The concept of a constitution has been central to political thought since ancient Rome.
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