Meaning of the word constitutional in English

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constitutional

US /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən.əl/
UK /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən.əl/
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Adjective

1.

relating to an established set of principles governing a state or organization

Example:
The new law is subject to constitutional review.
The court ruled that the action was not constitutional.
2.

relating to the physical constitution of a person or thing; inherent

Example:
His weakness was constitutional, not temporary.
He has a constitutional aversion to hard work.
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