constitutional

constitutional

con·sti·tu·tion·al / ˌkänstəˈt(y)oōshənl/ • adj. 1. of or relating to an established set of principles governing a state: a constitutional amendment. ∎  in accordance with or allowed by such principles: a constitutional monarchy. 2. of or relating to someone's physical or mental condition. • n. dated a walk, typically one taken regularly to maintain or restore good health. DERIVATIVES: con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty / -ˌt(y)oōshəˈnalitē/ n. con·sti·tu·tion·al·ly adv.

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Constitutional

CONSTITUTIONAL

That which is consistent with or dependent upon the fundamental law that defines and establishes government in society and basic principles to which society is to conform.

A law is constitutional when it does not violate any provision of the U.S. Constitution or any state constitution.

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