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

Of guns and religion A core responsibility of the Office of Attorney General is to defend the constitutionality of state laws whether Uthmeier agrees with them or not. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026

That decision laid out a new framework for courts to apply when determining the constitutionality of a gun restriction, which requires the government to show that a measure is rooted in the nation's historical tradition of firearms regulation. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Because Ashley challenged the constitutionality of a statute, the Minnesota Attorney General's office intervened in the case. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Legal experts said the question of the constitutionality of residency requirements for taxes has long been settled. — Lawrence Mower Herald, Miami Herald, 16 June 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