constitutional

noun

Something that aids or fosters one's constitution (health):

A walk that is taken regularly for good health and wellbeing.

(euphemistic) An act of defecation.

adjective

(law) Relating to a legal or political constitution (“the basic law of a nation or institution; the formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institution”).

(law) In compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution.

(law) (also politics) Of a monarch: having a purely ceremonial role, or possessing powers limited by a constitution rather than plenary or unlimited powers.

Relating to the constitution or composition of something; essential, fundamental.

Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution or structure of one's body or mind.

For the benefit of one's constitution or health.

Roots

statuostitu- · Latin · set up

Synonyms for constitutional

judicialadj legislativeadj justiciableadj lawmakingn juridicaladj statutoryadj federalistn legaladj parliamentaryadj democraticadj

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