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- noun Plural form of
constitutional .
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Examples
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Now the so-called "constitutionals" - Attorney General Jerry Brown, Secretary of State Debra Bowen, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell, Treasurer Bill Lockyer, Lt. Gov.
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Sometimes Sarah would suggest staff "constitutionals" after work, which meant crossing the border into Quebec and drinking lots of cheap beer.
Archive 2006-03-01 Jay 2006
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Ludlow, whose luxurious living made violent exercise necessary for his health, and who, therefore, delighted in fencing, boxing, and "constitutionals" that would have tired a Cantab, was made to drive about Mrs. Ludlow all day till he hated the sight of his own horses.
The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 Various
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Such a thing had never happened before, for, fond of morning 'constitutionals' as poor Robert was, he was always the soul of punctuality at meal times.
Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter Elliott O'Donnell 1918
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At a time of reconciliation between orthodox and "constitutionals," they required from the latter a complete and public retractation of their recent errors.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2) John Holland Rose 1898
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This dalliance with the "constitutionals" might have been more than an astute ruse, and Consalvi knew it.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2) John Holland Rose 1898
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In a conversation scene, during which two finely trained artists would not leave their seats, our players generally appear to be having a game of musical chairs; and actors could be named who take their "constitutionals" on the stage.
Our Stage and Its Critics By "E.F.S." of "The Westminster Gazette" Edward Fordham Spence 1896
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The "constitutionals" say that the law gives them sole power over their respective offices.
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"constitutionals," without an object at the end or on the way.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860 Various
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"constitutionals" offered persistent but unavailing protests against the action of the Pope and First Consul.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2) John Holland Rose 1898
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