Constituting: meaning, definitions and examples
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constituting
[ หkษnstษชtjuหtษชล ]
legal terminology
Constituting generally refers to the act of forming or establishing something, particularly in a legal or formal context. It is used to define the creation of a body or group, often referring to the establishment of institutions, governments, or frameworks. The term is essential in discussions about law and governance, as it clarifies how something comes into existence and the authority it may hold.
Synonyms
creating, establishing, forming
Examples of usage
- The treaty constituted a new alliance between the countries.
- The committee is constituted of five members.
- The constitution constitutes the supreme law of the land.
Translations
Translations of the word "constituting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น constituindo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคตเคฟเคงเคพเคจ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช konstituierend
๐ฎ๐ฉ membentuk
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฒะพััััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ stanowiฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆงๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท constituant
๐ช๐ธ constituyendo
๐น๐ท oluลturan
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ์ฑํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุดูู
๐จ๐ฟ tvoลรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ tvoriaci
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ sestavljajoฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ mynda
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัะฐะนััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฅแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษลkil edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ constituyendo
Etymology
The word 'constituting' originates from the Latin verb 'constituere', which means 'to set up, establish, or build'. The prefix 'con-' means 'together', while 'stituere' relates to placing or standing. The evolution of the term is closely tied to legal and political contexts, becoming significant in English during the Middle Ages as governance systems began to formalize. Over time, 'constituting' became integral in describing the creation and establishment of various forms of authority, particularly in forming legal documents or frameworks. As such, it reflects the process of coming together to form a system or an organization.