U.S. Constitution Vocabulary

U.S. Constitution Vocabulary

Here is a collection of words I am not familiar with from the U.S. Constitution. These words are taken directly from the Constitution, and in advance- I apologize for my lack of understanding.

Ordain

To make someone a priest or minister.

Quorum

The amount of people at a meeting to be qualified as valid.
Emolument

A salary or profit from employment.

Reprieve

To cancel the punishment of a certain person.