Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CON-STI-TU'TION-AL
CON-STI-TU'TIONCON-STI-TU'TION-AL-IST
CON-STI-TU'TION-AL, a.
- Bred or inherent in the constitution, or in the natural frame of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness.
- Consistent with the constitution; authorized by the constitution or fundamental rules of a government; legal. An act of congress prohibiting the importation of slaves into the United States is constitutional.
- Relating to the constitution; as, a constitutional doubt. Paley.
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