/ ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənl; NAmE ˌkɑːnstəˈtuː-/ adjective , noun
■ adjective
1.
[ only before noun ] connected with the constitution of a country or an organization :
constitutional government / reform
a constitutional amendment
2.
allowed or limited by the constitution of a country or an organization :
They can't pass this law. It's not constitutional.
constitutional rights
a constitutional monarchy (= a country with a king or queen, whose power is controlled by a set of laws and basic principles)
OPP unconstitutional
3.
[ usually before noun ] related to the body's ability to stay healthy, be strong and fight illness :
constitutional remedies
► con·sti·tu·tion·al·ly / -ʃənəli; NAmE / adverb :
constitutionally guaranteed rights
He was much weakened constitutionally by the disease.
■ noun
( old-fashioned or humorous ) a short walk that people take because it is good for their health