constitutional

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective 1 [onlybeforenoun] connected with the constitution of a country or an organization: constitutional government / reform * a constitutional amendment 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) OPPUNCONSTITUTIONAL 3 [usuallybeforenoun] related to the body's ability to stay healthy, be strong and fight illness: constitutional remedies / treatment constitutionally adverb: constitutionally guaranteed rights * He was much weakened constitutionally by the disease. noun (old-fashioned or humorous) a short walk that people take because it is good for their health