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What's The Definition Of Constitutional?

\Con`sti*tu"tion*al\, a. [f. F. constitutionnel.] 1. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dullness. 2. In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms. 3. Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution; as, constitutional government; constitutional rights. --Hallam. 4. Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of government; as, a constitutional risis. The anient constitutional traditions of the state. --Macaulay. 5. For the benefit or one's constitution or health; as, a constitutional walk. [Colloq.] {Constitutional law}, law that relates to the constitution, as a permanent system of political and juridical government, as distinguished from statutory and common law, which relate to matters subordinate to such constitution.
\Con`sti*tu"tion*al\, n. A walk or other exercise taken for one's health or constitution. [Colloq.] --Thackeray. The men trudged diurnal constitutionals along the different roads. --Compton Reade.