Constitutive: meaning, definitions and examples
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constitutive
[ kษnหstษชtสสtษชv ]
legal context
The term 'constitutive' refers to something that is essential to the formation or establishment of something else. It often describes elements that form the foundational basis for legal documents, organizations, or systems. For instance, constitutive elements of a corporation include its charter and bylaws, which outline how the organization operates. In essence, anything that is constitutive plays an integral role in the existence and functioning of another entity.
Synonyms
essential, foundational, fundamental.
Examples of usage
- The constitutive documents of the non-profit are essential for its operation.
- His views were considered constitutive of the group's philosophy.
- Constitutive principles of law ensure justice and equality.
Translations
Translations of the word "constitutive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น constitutivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคตเคฟเคงเคพเคจเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช konstitutiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ konstitutif
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝััะธัััะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ konstytutywny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆงๆ็ใช
๐ซ๐ท constitutif
๐ช๐ธ constitutivo
๐น๐ท kurucu
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ์ฑ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฃุณูุณู
๐จ๐ฟ konstitutivnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ konstitutรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ konstitutiven
๐ฎ๐ธ stofnandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแขแแขแฃแชแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ konstitutiv
๐ฒ๐ฝ constitutivo
Etymology
The word 'constitutive' originates from the Latin term 'constitutivus', which means 'having the power to establish or frame'. This Latin term is derived from 'constitut-', the past participle of 'constituere', which means 'to set up or establish'. The prefix 'con-' implies bringing together or joining, while 'statuere' means to set or place. Since the 14th century, 'constitutive' has been used in the English language, particularly in legal and philosophical contexts, to describe elements that are essential in forming or shaping entities. Over time, its usage has broadened, and today it is commonly found in discussions of governance, law, and social structures.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,463, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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