constitutionality

noun

con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al·​i·​ty ˌkän(t)-stə-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē 

-ˌtyü-

: the quality or state of being constitutional

especially : accordance with the provisions of a constitution

questioned the constitutionality of the law

Examples of constitutionality in a Sentence

He questions the constitutionality of the proposed law.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a terse decision, the state Court of Appeals upheld the law’s constitutionality. —Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026

However, the high court has never ruled specifically on the constitutionality of the nitrogen gas protocol, Robin Maher, director of the Death Penalty Information Center, told CBS News. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 June 2026

Lee has also challenged the constitutionality of his execution method – an appeal still under consideration by the courts. —Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026

The court order was in response to a petition filed by a Kenyan civil society group questioning the constitutionality of the facility, according to the New York Times. —Alice Park, Time, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for constitutionality

• confidentiality
• immateriality
• individuality
• intellectuality
• intersectionality
• intertextuality
• referentiality
• superficiality
• territoriality
• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality

Kids Definition

constitutionality

noun

con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al·​i·​ty ˌkän(t)-stə-ˌt(y)ü-shə-ˈnal-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being in agreement with a constitution

Legal Definition

constitutionality

noun

con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al·​i·​ty ˌkän-stə-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē, -ˌtyü- 

: the quality or state of being constitutional

especially : conformity with the provisions of a constitution

questioned the constitutionality of the income tax