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

Kramer currently serves as solicitor general for Minnesota, defending the constitutionality of state laws and representing Minnesota in state and federal appellate courts. —Dale Morin, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025

At the center of the dispute is whether the group of pregnancy centers can challenge the constitutionality of a subpoena from the New Jersey attorney general’s office in federal court. —Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Nov. 2025

Alito’s order, known as an administrative stay, does not reflect the underlying merits of the map’s constitutionality. —Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2025

Rather, our role is to determine its applicability, legality and constitutionality. —Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025

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