katiba

How to say it

Meaning

a constitution, the fundamental written law governing a country or organization.

Good to know

can also refer more broadly to a formal document, decree, or declaration.

Examples

• Bunge lilipitisha marekebisho ya katiba.Parliament passed amendments to the constitution.
• Katiba ya nchi hii ilianzishwa miaka mingi iliyopita.This country's constitution was established many years ago.
• Je, katiba inaruhusu marekebisho hayo?Does the constitution allow those amendments?
• Wananchi walishiriki mjadala wa katiba mpya.Citizens took part in the debate over the new constitution.