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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Constitutional

Cŏn'sti-tū'tion-al, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. constitutionnel, Sp. constitucional, It. costituzionale.]

Sense 1. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness.

Sense 2. In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a government or a society. “To improve establishments themselves by constitutional means.” Hurd.

Sense 3. Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution; as, constitutional government; constitutional rights. Hallam.

Sense 4. Relating to a constitution; as, constitutional doubts. “The ancient constitutional traditions of the state.” Macaulay.

Sense 5. For the benefit of the constitution; as, a constitutional walk. [Eng. Universities.]

Cŏn’sti-tū’tion-al, n.

noun

n. A walk or other exercise taken for the benefit of health or the constitution. ☞ The term is said to have originated at Cambridge University, England. Thackeray.