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

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

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