Federal Constitution

American  

noun

1. Constitution of the United States.

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Example Sentences

On July 30, 1788, during debate in the North Carolina ratifying convention over whether the state would sign on to the proposed federal Constitution, pro-Constitution delegate James Iredell rose to confront what he considered a risible objection to the document brought by some of his colleagues.

From Slate

But because the federal Constitution makes states immune from most kinds of lawsuits, it will be harder for Carpenter to go after Texas.

From Slate

"It's just as likely that she will accept the judge's ruling and just proceed with the case without those charges in the indictment as she may reindict it if there's a particular clause of the state or federal constitution that she can directly relate to that conduct being a violation of," Redmon said.

From Salon

It decided the pension law involved no real property of the type the federal constitution envisioned.

From Seattle Times

But it was communicated to voters that the proposed right was extremely broad, would mirror or exceed the rights protected by the federal Constitution, and would protect informational and decisional privacy.

From Slate