constitucion

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. [1913 Webster]

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]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English