Constituimus

Constituimus is a Latin word, a verb that translates to "we establish," "we decide," or "we decree." It is the first-person plural present active indicative form of the verb constituere. This verb itself is a compound of the prefix con- (meaning "together" or "with") and statuere (meaning "to set up," "to place," or "to establish"). Therefore, the literal sense of constituere, and by extension constituimus, implies an action of setting something up in a collective or determined manner.

In historical and legal contexts, the term constituimus often appears in official documents, pronouncements, and laws. When used in such a capacity, it signifies a formal decision or resolution made by a governing body, a council, or a group of individuals with authority. It indicates a definitive act of creating or setting in place a rule, a principle, a decree, or an institution. The usage emphasizes the collective will and the binding nature of the decision. Examples might include phrases like "Constituimus et ordinamus" ("We establish and ordain"), common in old legal texts.