An established law.
"The new privacy regulations will constitute a significant shift in how data is handled across all industries."
form or compose
"This money is my only income"
"The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"
"These constitute my entire belonging"
"The children made up the chorus"
"This sum represents my entire income for a year"
"These few men comprise his entire army"
to compose or represent
"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
"The branches made a roof"
"This makes a fine introduction"
set up or lay the groundwork for
"establish a new department"
To set up; to establish; to enact.
"The committee voted to constitute a new oversight panel to review the city's zoning laws."