This is the 3307th most frequent Japanese word.
憲
"憲" means "constitution" or "law."
憲法 here refers to 'constitution', denoting the fundamental set of laws governing a nation.
日本国憲法は、国の基本的な法規範を定めています。
The Constitution of Japan establishes the basic legal framework of the nation.
憲兵 translates to 'military police', associating '憲' with authority and order.
憲兵隊はかつて日本で存在していました。
The military police forces once existed in Japan.
憲章 refers to 'charter', emphasizing the establishment of basic principles or guidelines.