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Constitutional

Verb / ˌkɑ:nstʌˈtu:ʃʌnʌl / Another word for constitutional — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to a constitution, or the composition or structure of something

Synonyms & similar words

constitutive builtin inbuilt organic unconstitutional inherent constituent integral legal official legislative prescribed regulatory statutory authorized sanctioned accepted approved canonical codified constituted ordered ratified systematic chartered legitimized institutional

Synonyms by register

Formal

fundamental inherent essential intrinsic

Informal

basic standard regular normal

Literary

innate organic

Antonyms

unconstitutional illegal unlawful invalid unauthorized prohibited

Common collocations

  • constitutional law
  • constitutional rights
  • constitutional convention
  • constitutional monarchy
  • constitutional amendment
  • constitutional crisis
  • constitutional government
  • constitutional reform

Word family

noun constitution
adjective constitutional

Usage note

Primarily used in legal and political contexts to refer to the fundamental principles of a state or organization. Can also refer to a person's physical makeup or health.

Example sentences

  1. The U.S. Constitution is a constitutional document.
  2. The constitutional amendments protect individual liberties.
  3. The country's political system is based on a constitutional monarchy.
  4. The court's decision upheld the constitutional rights of the defendant.
  5. The company's board of directors approved a constitutional amendment.

Quotes

  • The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests. - Patrick Henry
  • The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. - Benjamin Franklin
  • The Constitution is a guide which I never will abandon. - George Washington

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