constitutionally

/ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to the constitution of a country or organization.
    • Constitutionally, the president cannot serve more than two terms.
    • The court ruled that the new tax was constitutionally valid.
    • They argued that the law was constitutionally flawed and should be overturned.
  2. In a way that relates to a person's physical or mental nature.
    • She was constitutionally unable to sit still for long periods.
    • Some people are constitutionally more prone to stress than others.
    • He is constitutionally optimistic, always seeing the bright side of things.
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