Constitution and Rule

Constitution

Constitution noun - A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature.

Usage example: the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies

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Rule and constitution are semantically related in statute topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Constitution".

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

Usage example: read the rules that are posted before you use the pool

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Constitution and rule are semantically related in statute topic. Sometimes you can use "Constitution" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

human	human constitution	human rule
old	old constitution	old rule
similar	similar constitution	similar rule
original	original constitution	original rule
Other adjectives: strong, actual, new, general, imperial, soviet, roman.

In Norway, the new king as a rule pledges allegiance to the Norwegian constitution.

Source: I Gave My Word
This rule was executed in Denmark all the way to 1848, when a democratic constitution was drafted.

Source: Never My Fault
The British "Constitution" (see British Political System) has one obvious rule patch when Edward VIII decided to Abdicate the Throne in 1936.

Source: Obvious Rule Patch

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