constitutionally
Definition
- 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.
Adverb
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according to the constitution
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this was constitutionally ruled out
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