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Webster 1913 Edition

Constitutional

Conˊsti-tu′tion-al

(kŏnˊstĭ-tū′shŭn-al)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
constitutionnel
.]
1.
Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind;
as, a
constitutional
infirmity;
constitutional
ardor or dullness
.
2.
In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a state or a society;
as,
constitutional
reforms
.
3.
Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution;
as,
constitutional
government;
constitutional
rights
.
Hallam.
4.
Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of government;
as, a
constitutional
risis
.
The anient
constitutional
traditions of the state.
Macaulay.
5.
For the benefit or one’s constitution or health;
as, a
constitutional
walk
.
[Colloq.]
Constitutional law
,
law that relates to the constitution, as a permanent system of political and juridical government, as distinguished from statutory and common law, which relate to matters subordinate to such constitution.

Conˊsti-tu′tion-al

,
Noun.
A walk or other exercise taken for one's health or constitution.
[Colloq.]
Thackeray.
The men trudged diurnal
constitutionals
along the different roads.
Compton Reade.

Webster 1828 Edition

Constitutional

CONSTITUTIONAL

,
Adj.
1.
Bred or inherent in the constitution, or in the natural frame of body or mind; as a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dulness.
2.
Consistent with the constitution; authorized by the constitution or fundamental rules of a government; legal.
An act of Congress prohibiting the importation of slaves into the United States is constitutional.
3.
Relating to the constitution; as a constitutional doubt.

Definition 2024

constitutional

constitutional

English

Adjective

constitutional ‎(comparative more constitutional, superlative most constitutional)

  1. Relating to a legal or political constitution.
    a constitutional right
    constitutional reforms
  2. Conforming to a legal or political constitution.
  3. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind.
    a constitutional infirmity
    constitutional ardour or dullness
  4. For the benefit of one's constitution or health.
    a constitutional walk

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Noun

constitutional ‎(plural constitutionals)(nominalized adjective)

  1. A walk that is taken regularly for good health and wellbeing.

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