Constitution, The

American  

noun

1. an American 44-gun frigate, famous for its exploits in the War of 1812 and popularly called “Old Ironsides.”

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Example Sentences

“Trust goes up and down in the people in institutions over history, but there’s been a baseline level of support for our Constitution, the way our government is built, and the seal on the building — even if people didn’t trust who was in that building,” Kousser said.

From Los Angeles Times

The May 12, 2025, memo, signed by ICE acting director Todd Lyons, said the Department of Homeland Security “has not historically relied on administrative warrants alone to arrest aliens subject to final orders of removal in their place of residence” but added that “the DHS Office of the General Counsel has recently determined that the U.S. Constitution, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the immigration regulations do not prohibit relying on administrative warrants for this purpose.”

From Salon

According to our own Constitution, the government violates U.S. law when it violates treaties that our government has signed.

From Los Angeles Times

"Uganda has been ready for a civilian leader since time immemorial," he insists, adding that according to Uganda's constitution, the military must be subordinate to the civilian authority.

From BBC

Among the treasures are George Washington’s annotated draft of the Constitution, the Louisiana Purchase Treaty and a rare printing of the Declaration.

From The Wall Street Journal