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constitutional
[ kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo- ]
adjective
- of or relating to the constitution of a state, organization, etc.
- subject to the provisions of such a constitution:
a constitutional monarchy.
- 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.
- belonging to or inherent in the character or makeup of a person's body or mind:
a constitutional weakness for sweets.
- pertaining to the constitution or composition of a thing; essential.
- beneficial to one's constitution; healthful:
constitutional exercise.
noun
- a walk or other mild exercise taken for the benefit of one's health.
constitutional
/ ˌɒԲɪˈːʃəə /
adjective
- denoting, characteristic of, or relating to a constitution
- authorized by or subject to a constitution
- of or inherent in the physical make-up or basic nature of a person or thing
a constitutional weakness
- beneficial to one's general physical wellbeing
noun
- a regular walk taken for the benefit of one's health
Derived Forms
- ˌDzԲپˈٳܳپDzԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- t·Dzȴپ·ٳtDz· adjective
- t·Dzȴپ·ٳtDz··ly adverb
- p·Dzȴپ·ٳtDz· adjective
- p·Dzȴپ·ٳtDz··ly adverb
- ԴDzcDz·پ·ٳtDz· adjective
- cDz·پ·ٳtDz· adjective
- ܲȴ-Dzȴپ·ٳtDz· adjective
- ܲȴ-Dzȴپ·ٳtDz··ly adverb
- p·Dzȴپ·ٳtDz· adjective
- p·Dzȴپ·ٳtDz··ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of constitutional1
Example Sentences
If Trump decides to defy the high court and trigger a constitutional crisis he will not have the support of the American people.
But he wrote about the case Tuesday on the Just Security site to draw attention to the significant constitutional issue.
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.
Since the 1930s, the Supreme Court has set its lowest bar for constitutional review to economic regulation.
“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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