ˌkɔnstɪˈtju:ʃən n. 1
the act or
method of constituting; the
composition (of something). 2 a the
body of
fundamental principles or established precedents
according to
which a
State or
other organization is acknowledged to be governed. b a (usu. written)
record of
this. 3 a person's
physical state as regards
vitality,
health,
strength, etc. 4 a person's
mental or
psychological make-up. 5
hist. a
decree or
ordinance. [ME f. OF constitution or L constitutio (as constitute)]