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 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

Some left-wing lawmakers have questioned the measure's constitutionality and the government's ability to actually enforce the ban, among other things. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 21 July 2026

This analysis also suggests there could be costs associated with the tax’s constitutionality. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 21 July 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