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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If Greenlanders vote yes in a future referendum, Denmark is constitutionally obligated to commence negotiations for the island’s departure.
I can publicly share my opinion about that stock—constitutionally protected speech.
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.
From Los Angeles Times
“Defendants are failing to provide constitutionally adequate care for the people in the facility,” Borden said.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Salon
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