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Constitution of the United States

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noun

  1. the fundamental or organic law of the U.S., framed in 1787 by the Constitutional Convention. It went into effect March 4, 1789.


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‘I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic . . .”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"With this lawsuit, I hope to protect my rights as afforded by the Constitution of the United States to speak the truth and report the facts about Scientology," Remini continued.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2023

"With this lawsuit, I hope to protect my rights as afforded by the Constitution of the United States to speak the truth and report the facts about Scientology," Remini furthered.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2023

“Public officials take an oath to ‘support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Utah,’” Nuffer wrote.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2023

Write the preamble of the Constitution of the United States.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper

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