myEtymology.com: French etymology of constitution

Etymology of the French word constitution

the French word constitution

derived from the Latin word constitutio (constitution, disposition, structure; ordinance, decree, decision)

derived from the Latin word constitutus (constituted, disposed, endowed with a nature; meeting)

derived from the Latin word constituere (decide, resolve; decree; establish, create, institute; set up, in position, erect)

using the Latin prefix con- (together)

derived from the Latin prefix com-

derived from the Latin word cum (with)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kom (near, with, together)

derived from the Latin word statuere (set up, establish, set)

derived from the Latin word status (appointed; position, situation, condition)

derived from the Latin word stare (to stand; stand, stand still, stand firm)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *stā-

The earliest known usage of constitution in French dates from the 12th century.