constitutionality

noun

con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al·​i·​ty ˌkän(t)-stə-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē How to pronounce constitutionality (audio)
-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.
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On April 7, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that people targeted by Trump under the Alien Enemies Act must be given notice and an opportunity to challenge their removal, including arguments over the law’s constitutionality and application. Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025 Such injunctions have helped opponents of the president's agenda slow down or outright pause his immigration policies, particularly the fight over the constitutionality of Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship. Peter Aitken hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 The ruling does not weigh in on the constitutionality of Trump’s arguments to limit birthright citizenship. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025 The administration did not ask the court to rule on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship, focusing instead on the legality of nationwide injunctions. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for constitutionality

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of constitutionality was in 1787

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“Constitutionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constitutionality. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

constitutionality

noun
con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al·​i·​ty ˌkän(t)-stə-ˌt(y)ü-shə-ˈnal-ət-ē How to pronounce constitutionality (audio)
: 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- How to pronounce constitutionality (audio)
: the quality or state of being constitutional
especially : conformity with the provisions of a constitution
questioned the constitutionality of the income tax

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