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of or relating to the constitution of a state, organization, etc. subject to the provisions of such a constitution: a constitutional monarchy. provided by, in accordance with, or not prohibited by, such a constitution: the constitutional powers of the president; a law held to be constitutional by the Supreme Court.
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the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; milieu. Ecology. the air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors surrounding and affecting a given organism at any time. the social and cultural forces that shape the life of a person or a population.
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the act of conserving; prevention of injury, decay, waste, or loss; preservation: conservation of wildlife; conservation of human rights. official supervision of rivers, forests, and other natural resources in order to preserve and protect them through prudent management. a district, river, forest, etc., under such supervision.
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a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment. any system or network of interconnecting and interacting parts, as in a business
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capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body. open to moral attack, criticism, temptation, etc.: an argument vulnerable to refutation; He is vulnerable to bribery. (of a place) open to assault; difficult to defend: a vulnerable bridge.
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a source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when needed. resources, the collective wealth of a country or its means of producing wealth. Usually resources. money, or any property that can be converted into money; assets.
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to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger. Economics. to guard (the industry or an industry of a nation) from foreign competition by imposing import duties. to provide funds for the payment of (a draft, note, etc.).
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injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness: The storm did considerable damage to the crops. damages, Law. the estimated money equivalent for detriment or injury sustained. Often damages. Informal. cost; expense; charge: What are the damages for the lubrication job on my car?
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a high, cold plateau of South America.
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a natural deposit of such minerals. an abundant source; store:
