constitution
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She inscribed it: “For Lawrence Bennett and his ninth-grade class, always remember the constitution protects you. Sandra Day O’Connor.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Their relationship also had its tensions, with the late Argentine criticising the inclusion of abortion in the French constitution, and Macron's proposal to introduce assisted dying in France.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
It led to a referendum, held alongside the election, where most people voted for sweeping changes to the constitution, parliament and legal system.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
A joint sitting of both houses of parliament on Saturday passed the bill changing the constitution, which now requires the president's signature, with 200 lawmakers voting in favour, 18 against and four abstaining.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Half the members of the assembly would be elected on a national basis and half on a regional one, and the assembly would be empowered both to write a new constitution and to pass legislation.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing constitution
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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The Bill of Rights
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