constitutional

[US]/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/
[UK]/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. specified by the constitution, pertaining to the physical condition,
n. legality according to the constitution,
vt. to constitutionalize,
adv. physically.

Phrases & Collocations

constitutional rights

constitutional amendment

constitutional law

constitutional monarchy

constitutional democracy

constitutional framework

constitutional convention

Example Sentences

adopt a constitutional amendment

promote a constitutional amendment.

a constitutional government of a sort.

the realm of constitutional law;

the country was on the brink of a constitutional crisis.

a constitutional inability to tell the truth.

the increasingly sterile debate on constitutional reform

constitutional changes will be legislated.

the constitutional implications of a royal divorce

the constitutional prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment

Real-world Examples

This is a breach of his constitutional responsibilities.

Source: NPR News October 2019 Collection

San Marino is the world’s oldest constitutional republic.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide (Video Version)

Japan is officially a parliamentary constitutional monarchy.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2019 Collection

She was almost the perfect constitutional monarch.

Source: The Economist (Video Edition)

This is an implementation of the constitutional script.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2021

But that creates a constitutional puzzle for the courts.

Source: Vox opinion

Apple said the move violated its constitutional rights.

Source: BBC Listening February 2016 Collection

Israel will be plunged into an unprecedented constitutional crisis.

Source: PBS English News

In essence, President Uhuru Kenyatta has suspended constitutional order.

Source: NPR News February 2018 Compilation

The standoff could potentially set off a constitutional crisis.

Source: AP Listening Collection July 2020

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