constitutional

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

con·sti·tu·tion·al AW [constitutional constitutionals] adjective, noun BrE [ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənl] NAmE [ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənl]
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

Example Bank:
•She had long advocated constitutional reform.
•They can't pass this law. It's not constitutional.
•a constitutional monarchy
Derived Word: ↑constitutionally
 
noun (old-fashioned or humorous)a short walk that people take because it is good for their health
 

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  constituent(a), constitutive(a), organic, built-in, inbuilt, inherent, integral