1 constitutional /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənl̟/ Brit /ˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənl̟/ adjective /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənl̟/ Brit /ˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənl̟/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONSTITUTIONAL
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always used before a noun : of or relating to the system of beliefs and laws that govern a country : of or relating to a constitution宪法的;章程的;法规的 2
: allowed by a country's constitution宪法允许的;符合宪法的 -
That kind of punishment is not constitutional. [=is not allowed by the constitution]那种处罚是违宪的。
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the constitutional guarantee of free speech言论自由的宪法保障
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a constitutional right to vote宪法赋予的选举权
— opposite unconstitutional 3
a : of or relating to the health and strength of a person's body身体素质的;体质的;体格的 b : of or relating to a person's basic nature or character本质的;本性的;天性的
— constitutionally
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Free speech is a constitutionally guaranteed right in the U.S.在美国,言论自由是受宪法保障的权利。
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He is constitutionally incapable of sitting still for more than a minute. [=it is not his nature to be able to sit still for more than a minute.]他天生就是个一刻都坐不住的人。
2 constitutional /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənl̟/ Brit /ˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənl̟/ noun
plural constitutionals
2 constitutional
/ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənl̟/ Brit /ˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənl̟/
noun
plural constitutionals
Learner's definition of CONSTITUTIONAL
[count] old-fashioned
: a brief walk that you take to improve your health保健散步;健身散步