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† constiˈtutionary, a. Obs.
[f. constitution + -ary: cf. F. constitutionnaire.]
1. Belonging to or inherent in the constitution; = constitutional 1.
1660Fuller Mixt Contempl. xl. (1841) 204 Constitutionary sins, riveted in our tempers and complexions.
2. Pertaining to a (political) constitution. Of persons: Adhering to the constitution.
1716M. Davies Athen. Brit. III. Crit. Hist. 29 Wellmeaning Constitutionary Church-Men.
3. Fr. Eccl. Hist. Recognizing the Constitution of Innocent X. in 1653, which condemned the Jansenist doctrines.
1731Hist. Litt. II. 451. Ibid. II. 456 The Constitutionary Bishops, after the Revolt of the Cardinal, had clearly the Ascendant. |