• (adv.) In accordance with the constitution or fundamental law; legally; as, he was not constitutionally appointed. • (adv.) In accordance with the constitution or natural disposition of the mind or body; naturally; as, he was constitutionally timid.
Con`sti·tu'tion·al·ly adverb 1. In accordance with the constitution or natural disposition of the mind or body; naturally; as, he was constitutionally timid. « The English were constitutionally humane. Hallam. » 2. In accordance with the constitu...
[adv] - according to the constitution
adverb according to the constitution; `this was constitutionally ruled out`
in respect to physical makeup: He is constitutionally fitted for heavy labor. · in respect to mental or emotional makeup: constitutionally unable to speak before an audience. · with respect to a constitution: constitutionally invalid law.