01 a. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor o…
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Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness.
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In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.
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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.” — Macaulay.
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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.