Constituting: meaning, definitions and examples

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constituting

 

[ หˆkษ’nstษชtjuหtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น constituindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคตเคฟเคงเคพเคจ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช konstituierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membentuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั‚ะฒะพั€ัŽัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stanowiฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆง‹ๆˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท constituant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ constituyendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oluลŸturan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์„ฑํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvoล™รญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvoriaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆž„ๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sestavljajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mynda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฐะนั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฅแƒ›แƒœแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™ลŸkil edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,686 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.