Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CON-STI-TU'TION-AL, a.

1. Bred or inherent in the constitution, or in the natural frame of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness.
2. 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.
3. Relating to the constitution; as, a constitutional doubt. Paley.