[con.stit.u.en.cy] n, pl -cies (1831) 1 a: a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) b: the residents in an electoral district c: an electoral district
2. a: a group or body that patronizes, supports, or offers representation "creating ... a grass-roots ~ for continuing the project --Fred Reed" b: the people involved in or served by an organization (as a business or institution) "regards its corporate customers as its prime ~ --Andrew Hacker"