catastasis
Noun
Meaning
That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in which the orator sets forth the subject matter to be discussed.
The state, or condition of anything; constitution; habit of body.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
constitution
foundation
character
law
code
organization
formation
administration
composition
arrangement
establishment
charter
brass
authorship
temperament
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