constitutionally
UK: ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəli | US: ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəli
adv. in a way that relates to or is in accordance with a constitution
adv. by nature or inherent character
adv. in terms of physical or mental makeup
The word traces back to the Latin constitutio (from constituere, meaning "to establish"), which entered Middle English via Old French. The root con- (together) + statuere (to set up) reflects the idea of "establishing a system." Over time, constitution evolved to denote both physical/mental makeup and legal frameworks. The suffixes -al and -ly adapt the noun into an adverbial form, preserving the core concept of adherence to foundational principles.
The law was constitutionally valid under the nation’s charter.
She is constitutionally incapable of tolerating injustice.
The president acted constitutionally when vetoing the bill.
His anxiety stems from a constitutionally sensitive temperament.
The court ruled that the policy was constitutionally flawed.