Synonyms: constitution, formation, establishment, organisation, organization
Definition: the act of forming or establishing something
Usage: the constitution of a PTA group last year; it was the establishment of his reputation; he still remembers the organization of the club
Similar words: start, commencement, beginning
Definition: the act of starting something
Usage: he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations
Synonyms: Constitution, Old Ironsides
Definition: a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
Similar words: sailing warship
Definition: a warship that was powered by sails and equipped with many heavy guns; not built after the middle of the 19th century
Synonyms: constitution, composition, physical composition, make-up, makeup
Definition: the way in which someone or something is composed
Similar words: property
Definition: a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
Usage: a study of the physical properties of atomic particles
Synonyms: organic law, constitution, fundamental law
Definition: law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
Similar words: law
Definition: legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
Usage: there is a law against kidnapping
Synonyms: US Constitution, U.S. Constitution, United States Constitution, Constitution, Constitution of the United States
Definition: the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
Similar words: organic law, constitution, fundamental law
Definition: law determining the fundamental political principles of a government