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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 dullness2.
In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a state or a society;
as,
. constitutional
reforms3.
Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution;
as,
. constitutional
government; constitutional
rightsHallam.
4.
Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of government;
as, a
. constitutional
risisThe 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.