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con⋅sti⋅tu⋅tion⋅al

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo-]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to the constitution of a state, organization, etc.
2. subject to the provisions of such a constitution: a constitutional monarchy.
3. provided by, in accordance with, or not prohibited by, such a constitution: the constitutional powers of the president; a constitutional law.
4. belonging to or inherent in the character or makeup of a person's body or mind: a constitutional weakness for sweets.
5. pertaining to the constitution or composition of a thing; essential.
6. beneficial to one's constitution; healthful: constitutional exercise.
–noun
7. a walk or other mild exercise taken for the benefit of one's health.

Origin:
1675–85; constitution + -al 1
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con·sti·tu·tion·al   (kŏn'stĭ-tōō'shə-nəl, -tyōō'-)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to a constitution: a constitutional amendment.

  2. Consistent with, sanctioned by, or permissible according to a constitution: a law that was declared constitutional by the court; the constitutional right of free speech.

  3. Established by or operating under a constitution: a constitutional government.

  4. Of or proceeding from the basic structure or nature of a person or thing; inherent: a constitutional inability to tell the truth.

  5. Of or relating to one's physical makeup.

n.  A walk taken regularly for one's health.
con'sti·tu'tion·al·ly adv.
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Slang Dictionary
constitutional

  1. n.
    the first drink or dose of drugs of the day. (See also breakfast of champions.) : He downed a constitutional and made ready to set out for the office.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: con·sti·tu·tion·al
Function: adjective
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 constitutional monarchy>
3 : of, relating to, or dealing with a constitution or its interpretation, formulation, or amendment
constitutional convention> <constitutional lawyers> —con·sti·tu·tion·al·ly adverb
Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: con·sti·tu·tion·al
Pronunciation: -shn&l, -sh&n-&l
Function: noun
: a walk taken for one'shealth
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

constitutional con·sti·tu·tion·al (kŏn'stĭ-t&oomacr;'shə-nəl, -ty&oomacr;'-)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to one's physical makeup.

  2. Of or proceeding from the basic structure or nature of a person or thing; inherent.

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