Constitucional (en. Constitutional)

/konstituθioˈnal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Relating to or referring to the constitution of a country.
The judiciary is an essential component of the constitutional system.
El poder judicial es un componente esencial del sistema constitucional.
Consistent with the constitution.
The law was declared constitutional by the supreme court.
La ley fue declarada constitucional por la corte suprema.
That guarantees the fundamental rights of citizens.
Education is a constitutional right in many countries.
La educación es un derecho constitucional en muchos países.

Etymology

From Latin 'constitutio', which means establishment or disposition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

constitutional rights
Rights that are guaranteed and protected by the constitution.
derechos constitucionales
constitutional court
An organ of the judicial power responsible for safeguarding the constitution.
corte constitucional
constitutional crisis
Situation of instability in which constitutional principles are called into question.
crisis constitucional

Related Words

constitution
Set of fundamental norms that govern a state.
constitución
legality
Principle that requires all state actions to conform to the law.
legalidad
democracy
Form of government in which power is exercised by the people.
democracia

Slang Meanings

A term used colloquially to refer to something that is formal or correct.
That deal is very constitutional.
Ese trato es muy constitucional.
Description of a matter involving rights and guarantees.
That topic is very constitutional, we should discuss it.
Ese tema es muy constitucional, deberíamos discutirlo.