constitutionally

constitutionally
/kon'sti tooh"sheuh nl ee, -tyooh"-/, adv.
1. in respect to physical makeup: He is constitutionally fitted for heavy labor.
2. in respect to mental or emotional makeup: constitutionally unable to speak before an audience.
3. with respect to a constitution: constitutionally invalid law.
[1735-45; CONSTITUTIONAL + -LY]

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