Vocabulary Enrichment 26

CONSTITUTION (n.)
 –the law determining the most important political principles of a government
Example: In the Philippines, the Constitution is usually introduced in the university.

Additional Definition: Constitution can also refer to “the way in which a thing is composed; physical make-up; structure”. The Constitution usually includes the Rights and Duties of the citizens or the people. You may click on this link containing the Japanese Constitution: http://history.hanover.edu/texts/1947con.html

PROHIBIT (v.)
 – not to allow or to prevent something by law or other authority
Example: Minors are prohibited to purchase cigarettes and alcohol in the US.

Additional Question: How about in your country, are minors prohibited to purchase cigarettes and alcohol too? What other things are minors prohibited from in your country?
 
CANDIDACY (n.)
 – the campaign of a candidate to be elected
Example: People who intend to run for public office file for candidacy.

Additional Definition: The base word of the term candidacy is “candidate” which was derived from the Latin word “candidatus” meaning "one aspiring to office").

HIT THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL (v.)
 – to enter the political path or to become a candidate for a political position
Example: My father tried to hit the campaign trail last election.

Additional Definition: To ‘hit the campaign trail’ basically means to ‘enter politics or to run for office. It is similar when you say ‘hit the beach’ which means ‘go to the beach’.