adopt a constitution
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To formally accept and put a new constitution into effect.
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- The new constitution will be adopted next year.
- After months of debate, the nation finally adopted a new constitution.
- The primary goal of the assembly was to adopt a democratic constitution.
- Several emerging countries have recently adopted a constitution modeled on Western democracies.
- If the referendum passes, the country will adopt the proposed constitution.
- Adopting a new constitution is a monumental step for any nation.
- When did the country officially adopt its current constitution?
- The resolution states that the interim government is empowered to adopt a constitution.
- The delegates voted overwhelmingly to adopt the draft constitution.
- Before they could adopt a permanent constitution, the transitional council had to resolve several key disputes.