meaning of constitution
Full Definition of CONSTITUTION. 1. : an established law or custom: ordinance. 2. 3. : the act of establishing, making, or setting up. 4. : the mode in which a state or society is organized; especially: the manner in which sovereign power is distributed.5.. : the basic structure of something. 3. : the basic beliefs and laws of a nation, state, or social group by which the powers and duties of the government are established and certain rights are guaranteed to the people or a document that sets forth these beliefs and laws.