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¹constitutional

adjective con·sti·tu·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\

: of or relating to the system of beliefs and laws that govern a country : of or relating to a constitution

: allowed by a country's constitution

: of or relating to the health and strength of a person's body

Full Definition of CONSTITUTIONAL

: relating to, inherent in, or affecting the constitution of body or mind

: of, relating to, or entering into the fundamental makeup of something : essential

: being in accordance with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society <a constitutional government>

: regulated by or ruling according to a constitution <a constitutional monarchy>

: of or relating to a constitution <a constitutional crisis>

: loyal to or supporting an established constitution or form of government

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First Known Use of CONSTITUTIONAL

1682

Related to CONSTITUTIONAL

Synonyms: built-in, inherent, constitutive, essential, hardwired, immanent, inborn, inbred, indigenous, ingrain, ingrained (also engrained), innate, integral, intrinsic, native, natural

Antonyms: adventitious, extraneous, extrinsic

Other Legal Terms

actionable, alienable, carceral, chattel, complicity, decedent, larceny, malfeasance, modus operandi

²constitutional

noun

: a brief walk that you take to improve your health

Full Definition of CONSTITUTIONAL

: a walk taken for one's health

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First Known Use of CONSTITUTIONAL

1829

Related to CONSTITUTIONAL

Synonyms: amble, walk, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, wander

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