The estrogen-like phytoestrogens are the most studied of all the phytochemicals. In general, phytoestrogens are weaker than the natural estrogen hormones (such as estradiol) found in humans and animals or the very potent synthetic estrogens used in birth control pills and other drugs (Jefferson et al. 2002a).
1. broad interpretation-an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court). judicial activism.
The definition of a constitution is a system of laws and principles, or the structure or composition of someone or something. The word constitution comes from a Latin word meaning an important law and was generally declared by a Roman emperor, the highest authority in the land.