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Constitution of the United States

American  

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

“Of the nearly two hundred written constitutions, the Constitution of the United States — the most influential constitution in the world — is also among the oldest, a relic,” Lepore asserts in her opening.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2025

We must speak out when it seems like the Constitution of the United States is being violated.

From Salon Feb. 14, 2025

“Any time a statewide official is sworn in, we swear an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and of the state of Missouri,” he told reporters after an abortion-related court hearing.

From Seattle Times Feb. 24, 2024

So, Papi raised his right hand and swore to defend the Constitution of the United States, and we were here to stay.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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