Constance

[kon-stuhns]

noun

1. German Bodensee. Lake. a lake in W Europe, bounded by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 46 miles (74 km) long; 207 sq. mi. (536 sq. km).

2. German Konstanz. a city in S Germany, on this lake: important church council 1414–18.

3. a female given name.

Constance

/ ˈkɒnstəns /

noun

1. German name: Konstanz. a city in S Germany, in Baden-Württemberg on Lake Constance: tourist centre. Pop: 80 716 (2003 est)

2. German name: Bodensee. a lake in W Europe, bounded by S Germany, W Austria, and N Switzerland, through which the Rhine flows. Area: 536 sq km. (207 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Justice Secretary Angela Constance welcomed the report's praise for Police Scotland, and the conclusion that the centralisation of the force had strengthened efforts to tackle organised crime.

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Constance Marten is seeking permission to appeal against her conviction for gross negligence manslaughter.

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Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the Scottish government was aware of the impact of the rise in inmates and organised crime on the prison system, and was working with partners to reduce the harm caused.

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Back in the 2000s and 2010s, young people bought things because they liked them, rather than because they were trendy, says Constance Richardson, who owns the personal styling business By Constance Rose.

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Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the Scottish government remained "fully committed" to supporting the amendment.

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