constitutionally

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nl-ee, -tyoo-]

adverb

1. in respect to physical makeup.

   He is constitutionally fitted for heavy labor.

2. in respect to mental or emotional makeup.

   constitutionally unable to speak before an audience.

3. with respect to a constitution.

   constitutionally invalid law.

Word History and Origins

Origin of constitutionally¹

First recorded in 1735–45; constitutional + -ly

Example Sentences

In the video, Mordisco warned of repercussions for next year's election, which will determine the successor to the country's left-wing president who is constitutionally barred from running again.

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It put forward multiple arguments, but among them was that California’s new law was “constitutionally indefensible” and deprived the museum of its due process rights.

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That’s when President Mel Zelaya tried to bulldoze term limits—using referendum ballots printed and shipped into the country by Hugo Chávez—so he could run for a constitutionally prohibited second term.

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“Defendants are failing to provide constitutionally adequate care for the people in the facility,” Borden said.

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As a Congress expert who loves the institution and profoundly respects its constitutionally mandated role, I have found this renunciation of responsibility difficult to watch.

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