Constitutional /(kŏn`stĭ*tū"shŭn*al)/

Con·sti·tu·tion·al

Constitutional

a.
  1. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness.
  2. In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.
  3. Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution; as, constitutional government; constitutional rights.
  4. Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of government; as, a constitutional risis.
    The anient constitutional traditions of the state.
  5. 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.
  1. A walk or other exercise taken for one's health or constitution. [Colloq.]
    The men trudged diurnal constitutionals along the different roads.