Constitutional

/ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/ · adjective

Meaning

Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution or structure of one's body or mind..

Definitions by Sense

1. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution or structure of one's body or mind.
2. For the benefit of one's constitution or health.
3. Relating to the constitution or composition of something; essential, fundamental.
4. Relating to a legal or political constitution (“the basic law of a nation or institution; the formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institution”).
5. In compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution.
6. Of a monarch: having a purely ceremonial role, or possessing powers limited by a constitution rather than plenary or unlimited powers.
7. Something that aids or fosters one's constitution (health):

Example Sentences

a constitutional infirmity   constitutional ardour or dullness

a constitutional walk

a constitutional right   constitutional reforms

Brexit has rocked the foundations of the nation and plunged everyone into a state of heightened constitutional anxiety.

Some are already speculating that a constitutional crisis is brewing.

On January 18, 1810, Republican Senator Philip Reed introduced a constitutional amendment addressing the acceptance of titles of nobility by American citizens.³¹

A possible constitutional crisis loomed in Malawi following the reported death of President Bingu wa Mutharika, once hailed as a positive steward for the southern African country.

The Supreme Court ruled against the applicant and found the statute constitutional.

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• more constitutional
• most constitutional
• constitutionals

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