constitutionally (C1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl.i/
Definition
In a way that is in accordance with the country's constitution or fundamental principles.
Examples
The law was passed constitutionally and is therefore valid.
The president acted constitutionally when he vetoed the bill.
The court ruled that the new policy was not constitutionally sound.
How to Use constitutionally
- constitutionally required (collocation)
- Something that is necessary or mandated by the constitution. — "The government must provide constitutionally required protections for its citizens."
- constitutionally protected (collocation)
- Something that is guaranteed and safeguarded by the constitution. — "Freedom of speech is a constitutionally protected right in many countries."
- constitutionally sound (collocation)
- In agreement with the principles and rules of the constitution. — "The judge determined that the new law was constitutionally sound."
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