View synonyms for constitutionally

constitutionally

[ kon-sti-too-shuh-nl-ee, -tyoo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

in respect to physical makeup:
He is constitutionally fitted for heavy labor.
in respect to mental or emotional makeup:
constitutionally unable to speak before an audience.
with respect to a constitution:
constitutionally invalid law.

First recorded in 1735–45; constitutional + -ly

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