| slovo | definícia |
constitution
(mass) | constitution
- konštitúcia, ústava, zloženie, zriadenie |
constitution
(encz) | constitution,konstituce n: Zdeněk Brož |
constitution
(encz) | constitution,konstituční Zdeněk Brož |
constitution
(encz) | constitution,složení n: Zdeněk Brož |
constitution
(encz) | constitution,tělesná konstituce Zdeněk Brož |
constitution
(encz) | constitution,ústava n: Zdeněk Brož |
constitution
(encz) | constitution,ustavení Zdeněk Brož |
constitution
(encz) | constitution,zřízení n: Zdeněk Brož |
Constitution
(gcide) | Constitution \Con`sti*tu"tion\ (k[o^]n`st[i^]*t[=u]"sh[u^]n), n.
[F. constitution, L. constitutio.]
1. The act or process of constituting; the action of
enacting, establishing, or appointing; enactment;
establishment; formation.
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2. The state of being; that form of being, or structure and
connection of parts, which constitutes and characterizes a
system or body; natural condition; structure; texture;
conformation.
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The physical constitution of the sun. --Sir J.
Herschel.
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3. The aggregate of all one's inherited physical qualities;
the aggregate of the vital powers of an individual, with
reference to ability to endure hardship, resist disease,
etc.; as, a robust constitution.
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Our constitutions have never been enfeebled by the
vices or luxuries of the old world. --Story.
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4. The aggregate of mental qualities; temperament.
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He defended himself with . . . less passion than was
expected from his constitution. --Clarendon.
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5. The fundamental, organic law or principles of government
of men, embodied in written documents, or implied in the
institutions and usages of the country or society; also, a
written instrument embodying such organic law, and laying
down fundamental rules and principles for the conduct of
affairs.
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Our constitution had begun to exist in times when
statesmen were not much accustomed to frame exact
definitions. --Macaulay.
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Note: In England the constitution is unwritten, and may be
modified from time to time by act of Parliament. In the
United States a constitution cannot ordinarily be
modified, exept through such processes as the
constitution itself ordains.
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6. An authoritative ordinance, regulation or enactment;
especially, one made by a Roman emperor, or one affecting
ecclesiastical doctrine or discipline; as, the
constitutions of Justinian.
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The positive constitutions of our own churches.
--Hooker.
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A constitution of Valentinian addressed to Olybrius,
then prefect of Rome, for the regulation of the
conduct of advocates. --George Long.
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Apostolic constitutions. See under Apostolic.
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constitution
(wn) | constitution
n 1: law determining the fundamental political principles of a
government [syn: fundamental law, organic law,
constitution]
2: the act of forming or establishing something; "the
constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the
establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the
organization of the club" [syn: constitution,
establishment, formation, organization, organisation]
3: the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in
Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the
original thirteen states [syn: United States Constitution,
U.S. Constitution, US Constitution, Constitution,
Constitution of the United States]
4: the way in which someone or something is composed [syn:
constitution, composition, physical composition,
makeup, make-up]
5: a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first
three naval ships built by the United States; it won
brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of
1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history
of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is
anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston [syn:
Constitution, Old Ironsides] |
CONSTITUTION
(bouvier) | CONSTITUTION, contracts. The constitution of a contract, is the making of
the contract as, the written constitution of a debt. 1 Bell's Com. 332, 5th
ed.
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CONSTITUTION
(bouvier) | CONSTITUTION, government. The fundamental law of the state, containing the
principles upon which the government is founded, and regulating the
divisions of the sovereign powers, directing to what persons each of these
powers is to be confided, and the, manner it is to be exercised as, the
Constitution of the United States. See Story on the Constitution; Rawle on
the Const.
2. The words constitution and government (q.v.) are sometimes employed
to express the same idea, the manner in which sovereignty is exercised in
each state. Constitution is also the name of the instrument containing the
fundamental laws of the state.
3. By constitution, the civilians, and, from them, the common law
writers, mean some particular law; as the constitutions of the emperors
contained in the Code.
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constitutionality
(mass) | constitutionality
- ústavnosť |
constitutional
(encz) | constitutional,konstituční adj: Zdeněk Brožconstitutional,podstatný adj: Zdeněk Brožconstitutional,ústavní adj: Zdeněk Brož |
constitutionalise
(encz) | constitutionalise, v: |
constitutionalism
(encz) | constitutionalism,konstitucionalizmus n: Zdeněk Brož |
constitutionalist
(encz) | constitutionalist,konstitucionalista Zdeněk Brož |
constitutionalists
(encz) | constitutionalists, |
constitutionality
(encz) | constitutionality,ústavnost n: Zdeněk Brož |
constitutionalize
(encz) | constitutionalize, v: |
constitutionally
(encz) | constitutionally,ústavně adv: Zdeněk Brož |
constitutions
(encz) | constitutions,ústavy n: pl. Zdeněk Brožconstitutions,utváření n: Zdeněk Brož |
genetic constitution
(encz) | genetic constitution, n: |
reconstitution
(encz) | reconstitution,rekonstituce n: Zdeněk Brožreconstitution,reorganizace n: Zdeněk Brož |
reconstitution of sdr holdings
(encz) | reconstitution of SDR holdings, |
rules for reconstitution
(encz) | rules for reconstitution, |
unconstitutional
(encz) | unconstitutional,neústavní adj: Zdeněk Brožunconstitutional,protiústavní adj: Zdeněk Brož |
unconstitutionality
(encz) | unconstitutionality, |
unconstitutionally
(encz) | unconstitutionally,protiústavně adv: Zdeněk Brož |
Anticonstitutional
(gcide) | Anticonstitutional \An`ti*con`sti*tu"tion*al\, a.
Opposed to the constitution; unconstitutional.
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Apostolic constitutions
(gcide) | Constitution \Con`sti*tu"tion\ (k[o^]n`st[i^]*t[=u]"sh[u^]n), n.
[F. constitution, L. constitutio.]
1. The act or process of constituting; the action of
enacting, establishing, or appointing; enactment;
establishment; formation.
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2. The state of being; that form of being, or structure and
connection of parts, which constitutes and characterizes a
system or body; natural condition; structure; texture;
conformation.
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The physical constitution of the sun. --Sir J.
Herschel.
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3. The aggregate of all one's inherited physical qualities;
the aggregate of the vital powers of an individual, with
reference to ability to endure hardship, resist disease,
etc.; as, a robust constitution.
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Our constitutions have never been enfeebled by the
vices or luxuries of the old world. --Story.
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4. The aggregate of mental qualities; temperament.
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He defended himself with . . . less passion than was
expected from his constitution. --Clarendon.
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5. The fundamental, organic law or principles of government
of men, embodied in written documents, or implied in the
institutions and usages of the country or society; also, a
written instrument embodying such organic law, and laying
down fundamental rules and principles for the conduct of
affairs.
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Our constitution had begun to exist in times when
statesmen were not much accustomed to frame exact
definitions. --Macaulay.
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Note: In England the constitution is unwritten, and may be
modified from time to time by act of Parliament. In the
United States a constitution cannot ordinarily be
modified, exept through such processes as the
constitution itself ordains.
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6. An authoritative ordinance, regulation or enactment;
especially, one made by a Roman emperor, or one affecting
ecclesiastical doctrine or discipline; as, the
constitutions of Justinian.
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The positive constitutions of our own churches.
--Hooker.
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A constitution of Valentinian addressed to Olybrius,
then prefect of Rome, for the regulation of the
conduct of advocates. --George Long.
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Apostolic constitutions. See under Apostolic.
[1913 Webster]Apostolic \Ap`os*tol"ic\, Apostolical \Ap`os*tol"ic*al\, a. [L.
apostolicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. apostolique.]
1. Pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times,
or their peculiar spirit; as, an apostolical mission; the
apostolic age.
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2. According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or
taught by the apostles; as, apostolic faith or practice.
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3. Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.
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Apostolical brief. See under Brief.
Apostolic canons, a collection of rules and precepts
relating to the duty of Christians, and particularly to
the ceremonies and discipline of the church in the second
and third centuries.
Apostolic church, the Christian church; -- so called on
account of its apostolic foundation, doctrine, and order.
The churches of Rome, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem
were called apostolic churches.
Apostolic constitutions, directions of a nature similar to
the apostolic canons, and perhaps compiled by the same
authors or author.
Apostolic fathers, early Christian writers, who were born
in the first century, and thus touched on the age of the
apostles. They were Polycarp, Clement, Ignatius, and
Hermas; to these Barnabas has sometimes been added.
Apostolic king (or majesty), a title granted by the pope
to the kings of Hungary on account of the extensive
propagation of Christianity by St. Stephen, the founder of
the royal line. It is now a title of the emperor of
Austria in right of the throne of Hungary.
Apostolic see, a see founded and governed by an apostle;
specifically, the Church of Rome; -- so called because, in
the Roman Catholic belief, the pope is the successor of
St. Peter, the prince of the apostles, and the only
apostle who has successors in the apostolic office.
Apostolical succession, the regular and uninterrupted
transmission of ministerial authority by a succession of
bishops from the apostles to any subsequent period.
--Hook.
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Constitution
(gcide) | Constitution \Con`sti*tu"tion\ (k[o^]n`st[i^]*t[=u]"sh[u^]n), n.
[F. constitution, L. constitutio.]
1. The act or process of constituting; the action of
enacting, establishing, or appointing; enactment;
establishment; formation.
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2. The state of being; that form of being, or structure and
connection of parts, which constitutes and characterizes a
system or body; natural condition; structure; texture;
conformation.
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The physical constitution of the sun. --Sir J.
Herschel.
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3. The aggregate of all one's inherited physical qualities;
the aggregate of the vital powers of an individual, with
reference to ability to endure hardship, resist disease,
etc.; as, a robust constitution.
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Our constitutions have never been enfeebled by the
vices or luxuries of the old world. --Story.
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4. The aggregate of mental qualities; temperament.
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He defended himself with . . . less passion than was
expected from his constitution. --Clarendon.
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5. The fundamental, organic law or principles of government
of men, embodied in written documents, or implied in the
institutions and usages of the country or society; also, a
written instrument embodying such organic law, and laying
down fundamental rules and principles for the conduct of
affairs.
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Our constitution had begun to exist in times when
statesmen were not much accustomed to frame exact
definitions. --Macaulay.
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Note: In England the constitution is unwritten, and may be
modified from time to time by act of Parliament. In the
United States a constitution cannot ordinarily be
modified, exept through such processes as the
constitution itself ordains.
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6. An authoritative ordinance, regulation or enactment;
especially, one made by a Roman emperor, or one affecting
ecclesiastical doctrine or discipline; as, the
constitutions of Justinian.
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The positive constitutions of our own churches.
--Hooker.
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A constitution of Valentinian addressed to Olybrius,
then prefect of Rome, for the regulation of the
conduct of advocates. --George Long.
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Apostolic constitutions. See under Apostolic.
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Constitutional
(gcide) | Constitutional \Con`sti*tu"tion*al\, n.
A walk or other exercise taken for one's health or
constitution. [Colloq.] --Thackeray.
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The men trudged diurnal constitutionals along the
different roads. --Compton
Reade.
[1913 Webster]Constitutional \Con`sti*tu"tion*al\
(k[o^]n`st[i^]*t[=u]"sh[u^]n*al), a. [Cf. F.
constitutionnel.]
1. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the
structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity;
constitutional ardor or dullness.
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2. In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of
a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.
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3. Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution;
as, constitutional government; constitutional rights.
--Hallam.
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4. Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of
government; as, a constitutional risis.
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The anient constitutional traditions of the state.
--Macaulay.
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5. For the benefit or one's constitution or health; as, a
constitutional walk. [Colloq.]
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Constitutional law, law that relates to the constitution,
as a permanent system of political and juridical
government, as distinguished from statutory and common
law, which relate to matters subordinate to such
constitution.
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constitutional formula
(gcide) | Formula \For"mu*la\, n.; pl. E. Formulas, L. Formul[ae].
[L., dim. of forma form, model. SeeForm, n.]
1. A prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or
conventional method in which anything is to be done,
arranged, or said.
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2. (Eccl.) A written confession of faith; a formal statement
of foctrines.
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3. (Math.) A rule or principle expressed in algebraic
language; as, the binominal formula.
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4. (Med.) A prescription or recipe for the preparation of a
medicinal compound.
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5. (Chem.) A symbolic expression (by means of letters,
figures, etc.) of the constituents or constitution of a
compound.
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Note: Chemical formul[ae] consist of the abbreviations of the
names of the elements, with a small figure at the lower
right hand, to denote the number of atoms of each
element contained.
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Empirical formula (Chem.), an expression which gives the
simple proportion of the constituents; as, the empirical
formula of acetic acid is C2H4O2.
Graphic formula, Rational formula (Chem.), an expression
of the constitution, and in a limited sense of the
structure, of a compound, by the grouping of its atoms or
radicals; as, a rational formula of acetic acid is
CH3.(C:O).OH; -- called also structural formula,
constitutional formula, etc. See also the formula of
Benzene nucleus, under Benzene.
Molecular formula (Chem.), a formula indicating the
supposed molecular constitution of a compound.
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Constitutional law
(gcide) | Constitutional \Con`sti*tu"tion*al\
(k[o^]n`st[i^]*t[=u]"sh[u^]n*al), a. [Cf. F.
constitutionnel.]
1. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the
structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity;
constitutional ardor or dullness.
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2. In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of
a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.
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3. Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution;
as, constitutional government; constitutional rights.
--Hallam.
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4. Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of
government; as, a constitutional risis.
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The anient constitutional traditions of the state.
--Macaulay.
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5. For the benefit or one's constitution or health; as, a
constitutional walk. [Colloq.]
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Constitutional law, law that relates to the constitution,
as a permanent system of political and juridical
government, as distinguished from statutory and common
law, which relate to matters subordinate to such
constitution.
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Constitutionalism
(gcide) | Constitutionalism \Con`sti*tu"tion*al*ism\
(k[o^]n`st[i^]*t[=u]"sh[u^]n*al*[i^]z'm), n.
The theory, principles, or authority of constitutional
government; attachment or adherence to a constitution or
constitutional government. --Carlyle.
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Constitutionalist
(gcide) | Constitutionalist \Con`sti*tu"tion*al*ist\, n.
One who advocates a constitutional form of government; a
constitutionalist.
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Constitutionality
(gcide) | Constitutionality \Con`sti*tu`tion*al"i*ty\, n.; pl. -ties.
[Cf. F. constitutionalit['e].]
1. The quality or state of being constitutional, or inherent
in the natural frame.
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2. The state of being consistent with the constitution or
frame of government, or of being authorized by its
provisions. --Burke.
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Constitutionalities, bottomless cavilings and
questionings about written laws. --Carlyle.
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Constitutionally
(gcide) | Constitutionally \Con`sti*tu"tion*al*ly\, adv.
1. In accordance with the constitution or natural disposition
of the mind or body; naturally; as, he was
constitutionally timid.
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The English were constitutionally humane. --Hallam.
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2. In accordance with the constitution or fundamental law;
legally; as, he was not constitutionally appointed.
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Nothing would indue them to acknowledge that [such]
an assembly . . . was constitutionally a Parliament.
--Macaulay.
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Constitutionist
(gcide) | Constitutionist \Con`sti*tu"tion*ist\, n.
One who adheres to the constitution of the country.
--Bolingbroke.
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sand-lot constitution
(gcide) | sandlot \sand"lot\, Sand-lot \Sand"-lot`\, a.
1. Lit., of or pert. to a lot or piece of sandy ground, --
hence, pert. to, or characteristic of, the policy or
practices of the socialistic or communistic followers of
the Irish agitator Denis Kearney, who delivered many of
his speeches in the open sand lots about San Francisco;
as, the
sand-lot constitution of California, framed in 1879, under
the influence of sand-lot agitation.
2. of or pertaining to a sandlot; -- used especially in
reference to informal games played by children; as,
sandlot baseball.
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Unconstitutional
(gcide) | Unconstitutional \Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al\, a.
Not constitutional; not according to, or consistent with, the
terms of a constitution of government; contrary to the
constitution; as, an unconstitutional law, or act of an
officer. --Burke. -- Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al"i*ty, n. --
Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al-ly, adv.
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Unconstitutionality
(gcide) | Unconstitutional \Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al\, a.
Not constitutional; not according to, or consistent with, the
terms of a constitution of government; contrary to the
constitution; as, an unconstitutional law, or act of an
officer. --Burke. -- Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al"i*ty, n. --
Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al-ly, adv.
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Unconstitutional-ly
(gcide) | Unconstitutional \Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al\, a.
Not constitutional; not according to, or consistent with, the
terms of a constitution of government; contrary to the
constitution; as, an unconstitutional law, or act of an
officer. --Burke. -- Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al"i*ty, n. --
Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al-ly, adv.
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constitution of the united states
(wn) | Constitution of the United States
n 1: the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention
in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the
original thirteen states [syn: {United States
Constitution}, U.S. Constitution, US Constitution,
Constitution, Constitution of the United States] |
constitution state
(wn) | Constitution State
n 1: a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies [syn:
Connecticut, Nutmeg State, Constitution State, CT] |
constitutional
(wn) | constitutional
adj 1: of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical
makeup; "constitutional walk"
2: sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law
determining the fundamental political principles of a
government; "the constitutional right of free speech";
"constitutional government"; "constitutional guarantees"
[ant: unconstitutional]
3: existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; "the
Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity";
"a constitutional inability to tell the truth" [syn: {built-
in}, constitutional, inbuilt, inherent, integral]
4: constitutional in the structure of something (especially your
physical makeup) [syn: constituent(a), constitutional,
constitutive(a), organic]
n 1: a regular walk taken as a form of exercise |
constitutional convention
(wn) | Constitutional Convention
n 1: the convention of United States statesmen who drafted the
United States Constitution in 1787 |
constitutional union party
(wn) | Constitutional Union Party
n 1: a former political party in the United States; formed in
1859 by former Whigs who hoped to preserve the Union |
constitutionalise
(wn) | constitutionalise
v 1: incorporate into a constitution, make constitutional; "A
woman's right to an abortion was constitutionalized in the
1970's" [syn: constitutionalize, constitutionalise] |
constitutionalism
(wn) | constitutionalism
n 1: a constitutional system of government (usually with a
written constitution)
2: advocacy of a system of government according to
constitutional principles |
constitutionalist
(wn) | constitutionalist
n 1: an advocate of constitutional government |
constitutionalize
(wn) | constitutionalize
v 1: provide with a constitution, as of a country; "The United
States were constitutionalized in the late 18th century"
2: take a walk for one's health or to aid digestion, as after a
meal; "A good way of exercising is to constitutionalize"
3: incorporate into a constitution, make constitutional; "A
woman's right to an abortion was constitutionalized in the
1970's" [syn: constitutionalize, constitutionalise] |
constitutionally
(wn) | constitutionally
adv 1: according to the constitution; "this was constitutionally
ruled out" [ant: unconstitutionally] |
genetic constitution
(wn) | genetic constitution
n 1: the particular alleles at specified loci present in an
organism [syn: genotype, genetic constitution] |
u.s. constitution
(wn) | U.S. Constitution
n 1: the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention
in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the
original thirteen states [syn: {United States
Constitution}, U.S. Constitution, US Constitution,
Constitution, Constitution of the United States] |
unconstitutional
(wn) | unconstitutional
adj 1: not consistent with or according to a constitution;
contrary to the U.S. Constitution [ant: constitutional] |
unconstitutionally
(wn) | unconstitutionally
adv 1: in an unconstitutional manner; "the president acted
unconstitutionally" [ant: constitutionally] |
united states constitution
(wn) | United States Constitution
n 1: the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention
in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the
original thirteen states [syn: {United States
Constitution}, U.S. Constitution, US Constitution,
Constitution, Constitution of the United States] |
us constitution
(wn) | US Constitution
n 1: the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention
in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the
original thirteen states [syn: {United States
Constitution}, U.S. Constitution, US Constitution,
Constitution, Constitution of the United States] |
CONSTITUTION
(bouvier) | CONSTITUTION, contracts. The constitution of a contract, is the making of
the contract as, the written constitution of a debt. 1 Bell's Com. 332, 5th
ed.
CONSTITUTION, government. The fundamental law of the state, containing the
principles upon which the government is founded, and regulating the
divisions of the sovereign powers, directing to what persons each of these
powers is to be confided, and the, manner it is to be exercised as, the
Constitution of the United States. See Story on the Constitution; Rawle on
the Const.
2. The words constitution and government (q.v.) are sometimes employed
to express the same idea, the manner in which sovereignty is exercised in
each state. Constitution is also the name of the instrument containing the
fundamental laws of the state.
3. By constitution, the civilians, and, from them, the common law
writers, mean some particular law; as the constitutions of the emperors
contained in the Code.
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CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERIC
(bouvier) | CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The fundamental law of the
United States.
2. It was framed by a convention of the representatives of the people,
who met at Philadelphia, and finally adopted it on the 17th day of
September, 1787. It became the law of the land on the first Wednesday in
March, 1789. 5 Wheat. 420.
3. A short analysis of this instrument, so replete with salutary
provisions for insuring liberty and private rights, and public peace and
prosperity, will here be given.
4. The preamble declares that the people of the United States, in order
to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure public tranquillity,
provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the
blessings of liberty to themselves and their posterity, do ordain and
establish this constitution for the United States of America.
5.-1. The first article is divided into ten sections. By the first
the legislative power is vested in congress. The second regulates the
formation of the house of representatives, and declares who shall be
electors. The third provides for the organization of the senate, and bestows
on it the power to try impeachments. The fourth directs the times and places
of holding elections and the time of meeting of congress. The fifth
determines the power of the respective houses. The sixth provides for a
compensation to members of congress, and for their safety from arrests and
disqualifies them from holding certain offices. The seventh directs the
manner of passing bills. The eighth defines the powers vested in congress.
The ninth contains the following provisions: 1st. That the migration or
importation of persons shall not be prohibited prior to the year 1808. 2d.
That the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, except in particular
cases. 3d. That no bill of attainder, or ex post facto law, shall be passed.
4th. The manner of laying taxes. 5th. The manner of drawing money out of the
treasury. 6th. That no title of nobility shall be granted. 7th. That no
officer shall receive a present from a foreign government. The tenth forbids
the respective states to exercise certain powers there enumerated.
6.-2. The second article is divided into four sections. The first
vests the executive power in the president of the United States of America,
and provides for his election, and that of the vice-president. The second
section confers various powers on the president. The third defines his
duties. The fourth provides for the impeachment of the president, vice-
president, and all civil officers of the United States.
7.-3. The third article contains three sections. The first vests the
judicial power in sundry courts, provides for the tenure of office by the
judges, and for their compensation. The second provides for the extent of
the judicial power, vests in the supreme court original jurisdiction in
certain cases, and directs the manner of trying crimes. The third defines
treason, and vests in congress the power to declare its punishment.
8.-4. The fourth article is composed of four sections. The first
relates to the faith which state records, &c., shall have in other states.
The second secures the rights of citizens in the several states for the
delivery of fugitives from justice or from labor. The third for the
admission of new states, and the government of the territories. The fourth
guaranties to every state in the Union the republican form of government,
and protection from invasion or domestic violence.
9.-5. The Fifth Article provides for amendments to the constitution.
10.-6. The sixth article declares that the debts due under the
confederation shall be valid against the United States; that the
constitution and treaties made under its powers shall be the supreme law of
the land that public officers shall be required by oath or affirmation to
support the Constitution of the United States that no religious test shall
be required as a qualification for office.
11.-7. The seventh article directs what shall be a sufficient
ratification of this constitution by the states.
12. In pursuance of the fifth article of the constitution, articles in
addition to, and amendment of, the constitution, were proposed by congress,
and ratified by the legislatures of the several states. These additional
articles are to the following import:
13.-1. Relates to religious freedom; the liberty of the press; the
right of the people to assemble and petition.
14.-2. Secures to the people the right to bear arms.
15.-3. Provides for the quartering of soldiers.
16.-4. Regulates the right of search, and of arrest on criminal
charges.
17.-5. Directs the manner of being held to answer for crimes, and
provides for the security of the life, liberty and property of the citizens.
18.-6. Secures to the accused the right to a fair trial by jury.
19.-7. Provides for a trial by jury in civil cases.
20.-8. Directs that excessive bail shall not be required; nor
excessive fines imposed nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
21.-9. Secures to the people the rights retained by them.
22.-10. Secures the rights to the states, or to the people the rights
they have not granted.
23.-11. Limits the powers of the courts as to suits against one of the
United States.
24.-12. Points out the manner of electing the president and vice-
president.
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CONSTITUTIONAL
(bouvier) | CONSTITUTIONAL. That which is consonant to, and agrees with the
constitution.
2. When laws are made in violation of the constitution, they are null
and void: but the courts will not declare such a law void unless there
appears to be a clear and unequivocal breach of the constitution. 4 Dall. R.
14; 3 Dall. R. 399; 1 Cranch, R. 137; 1 Binn. R. 415 6 Cranch, R. 87, 136; 2
Hall's Law Journ. 96, 255, 262; 3 Hall's Law Journ. 267; Wheat. Dig. tit.
Constitutional Law; 2 Pet. R. 522; 2 Dall. 309; 12 Wheat. R. 270; Charlt. R.
175,.235; 1 Breese, R. 70, 209; 1 Blackf. R. 206 2 Porter, R. 303; 5 Binn.
355; 3 S. & R. 169; 2 Penn. R. 184; 19 John. R. 58; 1 Cowen, R. 550; 1
Marsb. R. 290 Pr. Dec. 64, 89 2 Litt. R. 90; 4 Monr R. 43; 1 South. R. 192;
7 Pick. R. 466; 13 Pick. R. 60 11 Mass. R. 396; 9 Greenl. R. 60; 5 Hayw. R.
271; 1 Harr. & J. 236; 1 Gill & J. 473; 7 Gill & J. 7; 9 Yerg. 490; 1 Rep.
Const. Ct. 267; 3 Desaus. R. 476; 6 Rand. 245; 1 Chip. R. 237, 257; 1 Aik.
R. 314; 3 N. H. Rep. 473; 4 N. H. Rep. 16; 7 N. H. Rep. 65; 1 Murph. R. 58.
See 8 Law Intell. 65, for a list of decisions made by the supreme court of
the United States, declaring laws to be unconstitutional.
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LEGANTINE CONSTITUTIONS
(bouvier) | LEGANTINE CONSTITUTIONS. The name of a code of ecclesiastical laws, enacted
in national synods under Pope Gregory IX., and Pope Clement IV., about the
years from 1220 to 1230.
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UNCONSTITUTIONAL
(bouvier) | UNCONSTITUTIONAL. That which is contrary to the constitution.
2. When an act of the legislature is repugnant or contrary to the
constitution, it is, ipso facto, void. 2 Pet. R. 522; 12 Wheat. 270; 3 Dall.
286; 4 Dall. 18.
3. The courts have the power, and it is their duty, when an act is
unconstitutional, to declare it to be so; but this will not be done except
in a clear case and, as an additional guard against error, the supreme court
of the United States refuses to take up a case involving constitutional
questions, when the court is not full. 9 Pet. 85. Vide 6 Cranch, 128; 1
Binn. 419; 5 Binn. 355; 2 Penna 184; 3 S. & R. 169; 7 Pick. 466; 13 Pick.
60; 2 Yeates, 493; 1 Virg. Cas. 20; 1 Blackf. 206 6 Rand. 245 1 Murph. 58;
Harper, 385 1 Breese, 209 Pr. Dee. 64, 89; 1 Rep. Cons. Ct. 267 1 Car. Law
Repos. 246 4 Munr. 43; 5 Hayw. 271; 1 Cowen, 550; 1 South. 192; 2 South.
466; 7 N H. Rep. 65, 66; 1 Chip, 237, 257; 10 Conn. 522; 7 Gill & John. 7; 2
Litt. 90; 3 Desaus. 476.
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