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

The Department's duty is to defend the constitutionality of the laws passed by this body. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

At the same time, the court affirmed the constitutionality of the voluntary pact. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

The three-judge panel appeared skeptical of AFPF’s request for a preliminary injunction, asking why the law, which has been effective since 2012, must be immediately halted before full arguments on its constitutionality. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026

But defendants and judges have questioned the constitutionality of citizen suits in the past. — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 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