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Definition of constitutional
1 : relating to, inherent in, or affecting the constitution of body or mind
2 : of, relating to, or entering into the fundamental makeup of something : essential
3 : being in accordance with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society a constitutional government
4 : regulated by or ruling according to a constitution a constitutional monarchy
5 : of or relating to a constitution a constitutional crisis
6 : loyal to or supporting an established constitution or form of government
From the M-W Editors
Examples of constitutional in a Sentence
the constitutional guarantee of free speech
a constitutional right to vote
Constitutional symptoms of the disease include headache and fever.
He has a constitutional dislike of controversy.
Recent Examples of constitutional from the Web
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The videos played a role in a federal judge ruling last month that constitutional rights are likely being violated at Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls, which share a campus 30 miles north of Wausau.
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Using the $47-million system to make fraud determinations without supervision and without giving claimants adequate opportunities to respond violated their constitutional rights to due process, Lord argues.
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The attack, which occurred during Venezuela’s independence day observances, added to mounting tensions ahead of a July 30 vote to authorize a new constitutional convention.
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The lawsuit alleges that the park expressly discriminated against Snelling because of his creationist beliefs and by doing so violated Snelling's constitutional rights and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Salazar objected, unsuccessfully arguing that the delay violated Ramirez’s constitutional rights.
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In January, the Department of Justice issued a scathing report that found the department had violated the constitutional rights of residents for years, including by too often using excessive force and killing suspects who posed no threat.
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Hany does — without having to prove it to his boss, defend it with Constitutional abstractions, or perform it on the rooftop of Hotel Americano.
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The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in December, however, ruled the death sentences of Kirksey, Wimbley and Russell are constitutional and don't conflict with the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Hurst.
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First Known Use of constitutional
1682
Other Legal Terms
constitutional
Definition of constitutional
: a walk taken for one's health
Examples of constitutional in a Sentence
She's gone out for her morning constitutional.
went for my evening constitutional in the park
First Known Use of constitutional
1829
CONSTITUTIONAL Defined for English Language Learners
constitutional
playDefinition of constitutional for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to the system of beliefs and laws that govern a country : of or relating to a constitution
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: allowed by a country's constitution
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: of or relating to the health and strength of a person's body
constitutional
Definition of constitutional for English Language Learners
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: a brief walk that you take to improve your health
CONSTITUTIONAL Defined for Kids
Definition of constitutional for Students
1 : having to do with a person's physical or mental makeup
2 : relating to or in agreement with a constitution (as of a nation) constitutional rights
Definition of constitutional for Students
: a walk taken to maintain health
Medical Dictionary
constitutional
playMedical Definition of constitutional
: a walk taken for one's health
Law Dictionary
constitutional
Legal Definition of constitutional
1 : consistent with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society constitutional rights
2 : regulated by, dependent on, or ruling according to a constitution a constitutional monarchy
3 : of, relating to, or dealing with a constitution or its interpretation, formulation, or amendment a constitutional convention constitutional lawyers
constitutionally
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