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

For weeks, the justices have stalled action on defendants’ petitions asking them to review the constitutionality of the law banning anyone convicted of a felony from owning a gun. —Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026

The law is currently in jeopardy, as Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has challenged its constitutionality in an effort to overturn it in part or in its entirety. —Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026

Going into meetings and briefings, lawmakers will have many questions on the constitutionality of the operation, if this will prompt other invasions, and the motive behind the raid. —Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026

Other states have debated the constitutionality of these restrictions, Bohacek said, but those issues have been resolved. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 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