constitutional vs in the grain

constitutional

noun
  • An act of defecation. 

  • A walk that is taken regularly for good health and wellbeing. 

adj
  • Relating to the constitution or composition of something; essential, fundamental. 

  • Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution or structure of one's body or mind. 

  • Relating to a legal or political constitution (“the basic law of a nation or institution; the formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institution”). 

  • In compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution. 

  • For the benefit of one's constitution or health. 

  • Of a monarch: having a purely ceremonial role, or possessing powers limited by a constitution rather than plenary or unlimited powers. 

in the grain

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