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Definition of constitutional adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

constitutional

adjective
 
 
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/
 
/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənl/
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  1.  
    [only before noun] connected with the constitution of a country or an organization
    • constitutional government/reform
    • a constitutional amendment
    • She had long advocated constitutional reform.
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  2.  
    allowed or limited by the constitution of a country or an organization
    • They can't pass this law. It's not constitutional.
    • constitutional rights
    • a constitutional monarchy (= a country with a king or queen whose power is controlled by a set of laws and basic principles)
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  3. [usually before noun] related to the body’s ability to stay healthy, be strong and fight illness
    • constitutional remedies
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