GRE Word List
CONSTITUTION
the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
The meaning of the word constitution is the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| interregnum | the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
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