Constitutional /(kŏn`stĭ*tū"shŭn*al)/
Con·sti·tu·tion·al
Constitutional
a.
- Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness.
- In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.
- Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution; as, constitutional government; constitutional rights.
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Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of government; as, a constitutional risis.
The anient constitutional traditions of the state.
- For the benefit or one's constitution or health; as, a constitutional walk. [Colloq.]
Phrases & Compounds
- Constitutional law
- law that relates to the constitution, as a permanent system of political and juridical government, as distinguished from statutory and common law, which relate to matters subordinate to such constitution.
Constitutional
n.
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A walk or other exercise taken for one's health or constitution. [Colloq.]
The men trudged diurnal constitutionals along the different roads.