CONSTITUTIONAL

a. n.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness.

2.
a.

In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.

3.
a.

Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution; as, constitutional government; constitutional rights. Hallam.

4.
a.

Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of government; as, a constitutional risis. The anient constitutional traditions of the state. Macaulay.

5.
a.

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.

6.
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.