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Synonyms for constitutional

Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nl, -ˈtyu-

Top 10 synonyms for constitutional
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Définition of constitutional

Origin :
  • 1680s, "pertaining to a person's (physical or mental) constitution," from constitution + -al (1). Meaning "beneficial to bodily constitution" is from 1750. Meaning "authorized or allowed by the political constitution" is from 1765. Constitutional monarchy is recorded from 1801, from French. Related: Constitutionally.
  • adj inherent
  • adj provided for by law
  • noun walk
Example sentences :
  • It is the constitutional method of ascertaining the public will.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The only constitutional tax is the tax which ministers to public necessity.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • If they were in, they were in with a constitutional challenge.
  • Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 7. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
  • I'm a constitutional officer that works for my living, and does my work creditable.
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • We take as our basis, then, the constitutional division of ten tribes.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalry General » by Xenophon
  • As a people they do not believe in constitutional agitation.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • Not that exactly; but they say that constitutional irritability had much to say to it.
  • Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. » by Charles James Lever
  • This was largely because the members did not believe it would be constitutional.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • It was then believed that such action would be constitutional.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • It passed the Senate by 26 votes, a constitutional majority.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various

Antonyms for constitutional

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