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constitutional Definition

con·sti·tu·tional (--s̸hə nəl)

adjective

  1. of or in the constitution of a person or thing; basic; essential
  2. for improving a person's constitution; good for one's health
  3. of, in, authorized by, subject to, dependent on, dealing with, or in accordance with the constitution of a nation, state, or society constitutional rights, a constitutional monarchy
  4. upholding the constitution

noun

a walk or other exercise taken for one's health

constitutional Synonyms

constitutional

modif.

  1. Based upon a constitution

    representative, republican, safeguarding liberty; see democratic.

  2. In accordance with a constitution

    lawful, approved, ensured; see legal 1.

  3. Physical

    built-in, vital, inborn; see inherent, natural 1.

constitutional Law Definition

adj

Consistent with, pertaining to, or mandated by the constitution of a country or state. See also unconstitutional.

constitutional Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • monarchy: In the early 1990s Nepal was a constitutional monarchy.
  • treaty: The new constitutional treaty does not contain new language which should concern British business.
  • amendment: He opposed the constitutional amendment to prohibit flag burning.
  • reform: Constitutional reform within the existing social order holds no charms.
  • settlement: They were votes to remain in the United Kingdom with a new constitutional settlement.
  • monarch: The French returned in 1946 and quickly regained control, although the king was allowed to remain as a constitutional monarch.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: My point yet again, is that this was democratic, but it was not constitutional.
  • fully: If the constitution is approved, a fully constitutional government will then be elected by 15 December 2005.
  • even: National provisions which reflect Charter rights may achieve higher legal ranking in the national system; perhaps even constitutional status.
  • forward: Your group will be able to propose or vote for candidates for the Executive Committee, or put forward constitutional changes at The AGM.