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1. Noun

a. A written or unwritten body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

Example sentence: The Constitution of the United States guarantees certain rights and freedoms to its citizens.

b. The system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, or society is governed.

Example sentence: The country is in the process of drafting a new constitution to establish a more democratic government.

c. A document that sets out the rights, duties, and responsibilities of a corporation, government, or other organization.

Example sentence: Before joining the company, I read the company's constitution to understand my role and responsibilities.

2. Local Usage: Referring to a street or neighborhood name in certain regions.

Example sentence: Let's meet at the café on Constitución street.

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