Con`sti*tu"tion*al (?), a. [f. F. constitutionnel.]
1.
Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness.
2.
In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.
3.
Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution; as, constitutional government; constitutional rights.
Hallam.
4.
Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of government; as, a constitutional risis.
The anient constitutional traditions of the state.
Macaulay.
5.
For the benefit or one's constitution or health; as, a constitutional walk.
[Colloq.]
Constitutional law, law that relates to the constitution, as a permanent system of political and juridical government, as distinguished from statutory and common law, which relate to matters subordinate to such constitution.
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Con`sti*tu"tion*al, n.
A walk or other exercise taken for one's health or constitution.
[Colloq.]
Thackeray.
The men trudged diurnal constitutionals along the different roads.
Compton Reade.
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