CONSTITUTIONAL, adjective 1. Bred or inherent in the constitution, or in the natural frame of body or mind; as a constitutional infirmity; constitutional ardor or dulness. 2. Consistent with the constitution; authorized by the constitution or fundamental rules of a government; legal. An act of Congress prohibiting the importation of slaves into the United States is constitutional 3. Relating to the constitution; as a constitutional doubt.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI