constitutional

Related to the basic laws and principles that set out how a country is governed.

• They demanded constitutional reform.
• Free speech is a constitutional right here.
• The election led to a constitutional crisis.

Common phrases: constitutional right, constitutional reform, constitutional monarchy

Allowed by the basic laws that set out how a country is governed.

• The court said the ban was constitutional.
• Judges must decide whether the new law is constitutional.
• Is this use of presidential power constitutional?

Opposites: unconstitutional

Common phrases: constitutional measure, constitutional action, be constitutional

Naturally part of a person's body or mind.

• He has a constitutional tendency to worry.
• Doctors attributed her tiredness to constitutional weakness.
• His constitutional dislike of noise made city life difficult.

Similar words: inherent, innate

Opposites: acquired

Common phrases: constitutional weakness, constitutional tendency, constitutional aversion

Done to improve or maintain your health.

• He took a constitutional walk after breakfast.
• Her daily constitutional stroll kept her active.
• They recommended gentle constitutional exercise in the fresh air.

Similar words: healthful

Common phrases: constitutional walk, constitutional exercise

A walk taken regularly for exercise or to stay healthy.

• He takes a constitutional every morning.
• We met during her evening constitutional.
• Have you had your daily constitutional yet?

Similar words: walk, stroll

Common phrases: take a constitutional, morning constitutional, daily constitutional