constitutionally
Americanadverb
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in respect to physical makeup.
He is constitutionally fitted for heavy labor.
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in respect to mental or emotional makeup.
constitutionally unable to speak before an audience.
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with respect to a constitution.
constitutionally invalid law.
Etymology
Origin of constitutionally
First recorded in 1735–45; constitutional + -ly
Example Sentences
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District Judge Rita F. Lin of the Northern District of California said in her decision that the government had illegally retaliated against Anthropic, deeming it a supply-chain risk “for constitutionally protected expressive activities.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Her possible bill’s reach is unclear because UC is constitutionally autonomous and admissions decisions rest with the regents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Not all of Sybylla’s experiences are upbeat or encouraging—she is constitutionally incapable of conforming, which gets her in constant trouble among the more proper circles into which she is thrust.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Barrett described many versions of these reforms as “complex,” “tricky,” and filled with “awkwardness” in determining how to create an office that would respect the court’s rule as both independent and constitutionally supreme.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
Then slavery would be constitutionally abolished once and for all.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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