La constitución
Example: La constitución garantiza los derechos fundamentales de todos.
Definition
"La constitución" refers to the fundamental set of laws and principles that establish the organization, powers, and duties of a government and guarantee the basic rights of citizens within a country. It serves as the supreme legal authority ensuring the protection of fundamental rights.
Etymology
The term "la constitución" comes from the Latin word 'constitutio,' meaning 'arrangement' or 'establishment.' It was adopted into Spanish to describe the formal set of rules organizing a state's governance. Did you know? The word reflects the idea of 'constituting' or 'setting up' a system for society.
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"La constitución" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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