constitutionally

Thân thiện

The court constitutionally ruled the law invalid.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that is in accordance with or relates to a constitution: Refers to actions, rulings, or principles that are based on or consistent with the formal written system of fundamental principles and laws governing a nation, state, or organization.
   • Inherently; as a fundamental or natural characteristic: Describes something that is part of the essential nature or structure of a person or thing.

Usage Examples

• Adverb (relating to a governing constitution):
  • The law was declared constitutionally invalid. (The law was judged to be against the principles of the constitution.)
  • The president's powers are defined constitutionally. (The president's powers are specified by the constitution.)
• Adverb (inherently):
  • He is constitutionally incapable of dishonesty. (He is inherently or by his very nature unable to be dishonest.)
  • Some people are constitutionally stronger than others. (Some people have a naturally stronger physical makeup.)

Advanced Usage

• "Constitutionally protected": Having rights or status guaranteed by a constitution.
  • Freedom of speech is a constitutionally protected right.
• "Constitutionally mandated": Required or ordered by a constitution.
  • A census is constitutionally mandated every ten years.

Variants and Related Words

• Constitutional (adjective): Relating to or inherent in a constitution.
  • They filed a constitutional challenge to the statute.
• Constitution (noun): The system of fundamental principles or laws governing a state or organization; the physical or mental makeup of a person.
  • The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788.
  • She has a robust constitution and rarely gets sick.

Synonyms

• Legally (when referring to constitutional law).
• Inherently, innately, by nature (when referring to a fundamental characteristic).

Related Phrases

• Constitutionally speaking: From the perspective of constitutional law or principle.
  • Constitutionally speaking, the government's action was an overreach.
• Constitutionally weak/strong: Having a naturally feeble or robust physical condition.
  • The patient was constitutionally weak after the long illness.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. according to the constitution
   • this was constitutionally ruled out