Regarding etymology, constitution means “a person's physical state with regard to vitality, health, and strength”, so the constitutional comes from its supposed benefits to the health.

The confusion about apparent vagueness, because the definition seems to apply to conflicting conditions, may come from looking too closely for a precise literal legal definition. The explanation of …

Mar 12, 2019 · Thank you, there are indeed multiple definitions of the word congress, though the intent of the question was to determine if the definition of the word "Congress" (as used in the Constitution …

Sep 9, 2014 · 2 What's an intuitive derivation behind ODO's definition that helps to internalise its meaning: to patriate = Transfer control over (a constitution) from a mother country to its former …

Jul 7, 2014 · As Josh61 indicates in his comments beneath the OP's question, Congress (the legislative branch) is empowered under the U.S. Constitution to pass laws to raise revenue for the federal …

Nov 30, 2010 · What's the difference between the verbs to emend and to amend? They both have the same definition on Oxford Online Dictionary as follows: emend: Make corrections and revisions to (a …

Dec 15, 2015 · (from US Constitution - 5th and 14th Amendments) The state ensures security of life, limb and property. (from Wikipedia, Tractatus Theologico-Politicus) What's the meaning of the word …

What does "well regulated" mean? Especially in relation to, say, a militia? Would this definition have been different some years ago - say in 1776?

Aug 23, 2018 · Constitution: Capitalize references to the U.S. Constitution, with or without the "U.S." Place "constitutional" in lowercase. Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, First Amendment, …

Feb 19, 2023 · For example the second amendment in the American constitution "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms" and someone argues that arms here means limbs when it …