Constitutional law

Constitutional \Con`sti*tu"tion*al\
   (k[o^]n`st[i^]*t[=u]"sh[u^]n*al), a. [Cf. F.
   constitutionnel.]
   1. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the
      structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity;
      constitutional ardor or dullness.
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   2. In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of
      a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.
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   3. Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution;
      as, constitutional government; constitutional rights.
      --Hallam.
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   4. Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of
      government; as, a constitutional risis.
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            The anient constitutional traditions of the state.
                                                  --Macaulay.
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   5. For the benefit or one's constitution or health; as, a
      constitutional walk. [Colloq.]
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   {Constitutional law}, law that relates to the constitution,
      as a permanent system of political and juridical
      government, as distinguished from statutory and common
      law, which relate to matters subordinate to such
      constitution.
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