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constitutionally

adverb as in inherently

adverb as in legally

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As a Congress expert who loves the institution and profoundly respects its constitutionally mandated role, I have found this renunciation of responsibility difficult to watch.

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It seems certain that, legally and constitutionally, the president could, if he wanted, tear down the whole executive mansion and replace it with a giant casino—and there’s certainly plenty of presidential precedent.

Petro is constitutionally barred from running for president again, but he is keen to have a say over who Colombia's next leader will be.

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For the county, however, the answer is simple: Robinson is constitutionally entitled to the best possible defense, especially when the death penalty is involved.

Outside of Congress, either man would face stiff opposition from Morales, who was constitutionally barred from seeking another term but is still a political player.

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