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con⋅sti⋅tu⋅tion⋅al
[kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo-] 
stɪˈtu
–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. |
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| con·sti·tu·tion·al (kŏn'stĭ-tōō'shə-nəl, -tyōō'-) adj.
con'sti·tu'tion·al·ly adv. |
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Constitutional
Con`sti*tu"tion*al\, a. [f. 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.Constitutional
Con`sti*tu"tion*al\, n. 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.
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Language Translation for : constitutional
Spanish:
constitucional,
German:
verfassungsgemäß,
Japanese:
合憲の
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
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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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constitutional con·sti·tu·tion·al (kŏn'stĭ-t&oomacr;'shə-nəl, -ty&oomacr;'-)
adj.
- Of or relating to one's physical makeup.
- Of or proceeding from the basic structure or nature of a person or thing; inherent.
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