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constitutional

[ kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo- ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the constitution of a state, organization, etc.
  2. subject to the provisions of such a constitution:

    a constitutional monarchy.

  3. provided by, in accordance with, or not prohibited by, such a constitution:

    the constitutional powers of the president; a law held to be constitutional by the Supreme Court.

  4. belonging to or inherent in the character or makeup of a person's body or mind:

    a constitutional weakness for sweets.

  5. pertaining to the constitution or composition of a thing; essential.
  6. beneficial to one's constitution; healthful:

    constitutional exercise.



noun

  1. a walk or other mild exercise taken for the benefit of one's health.

constitutional

/ ˌɒԲɪˈːʃəə /

adjective

  1. denoting, characteristic of, or relating to a constitution
  2. authorized by or subject to a constitution
  3. of or inherent in the physical make-up or basic nature of a person or thing

    a constitutional weakness

  4. beneficial to one's general physical wellbeing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a regular walk taken for the benefit of one's health
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

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  • ܲȴ-Dzȴپ·ٳtDz··ly adverb
  • p·Dzȴپ·ٳtDz· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of constitutional1

First recorded in 1675–85; constitution + -al 1
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Example Sentences

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If Trump decides to defy the high court and trigger a constitutional crisis he will not have the support of the American people.

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But he wrote about the case Tuesday on the Just Security site to draw attention to the significant constitutional issue.

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But she has pushed back when possible, suggesting Mexico would retaliate if the Trump administration carried out drone strikes in its territory, pushing a constitutional measure that effectively bans the planting of U.S.

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Since the 1930s, the Supreme Court has set its lowest bar for constitutional review to economic regulation.

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“The reason why this is a constitutional crisis,” Schiff, a Democrat, said, “is there’s no clear answer to that question.”

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