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constitutionally

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nl-ee, -tyoo-] / ˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nl i, -ˈtyu- /
ADVERB
inherently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
genetically intrinsically naturally
WEAK
by birth congenitally immanently inseparably natively
ADVERB
legally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
justly lawfully legitimately
WEAK
admittedly allowably authorized by law conceded enforceably juridically licitly permissibly rightfully warranted
Antonyms
WEAK
illegally illicitly unlawfully
ADVERB
legally
Synonyms
WEAK
judicially juridically legislatively
Antonyms
WEAK
illegally illicitly unlawfully

Example Sentences

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Critics say that has opened a fault-line in Turkey, a constitutionally secular state.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Jeri is constitutionally barred from seeking election in April.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Indian law regards "honour killings" as murder and courts have repeatedly affirmed that an adult's choice of partner by consent is constitutionally protected.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

“Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done,” Mr. Lowell wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

But I had a reason that was an old reason now for constitutionally faltering whenever I heard the word “convict.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens