unconstitutional
adjective
un·con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌən-ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˈtyü-
: not according or consistent with the constitution of a body politic (such as a nation)
an unconstitutional infringement on rights
unconstitutionally
adverb
Examples of unconstitutional in a Sentence
an unconstitutional infringement of rights
The law may be unconstitutional.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Supreme Court said that was unconstitutional in 1995.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2024
Senators voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment and end the proceedings, with Democrats arguing that the articles were unconstitutional.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 18 Apr. 2024
As Billboard previously reported, his lawyers filed a motion claiming the charges against him should be dismissed because federal law banning felons from owning firearms is unconstitutional.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order and to ultimately declare the statute unconstitutional.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The defense objected, claiming the search of the bins in which the documents were found was unconstitutional.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Sheetz paid the fee and obtained his permit, and then sued to challenge the fee as unconstitutional.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
In its request for a hearing, an attorney for the association argued that the state’s order is an unconstitutional infringement on the association’s religious beliefs and practices.
—Sarah Pulliam Bailey, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration and immigration advocates argue the Texas law is unconstitutional and that that authority rests with the federal government.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2024
Senators voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment and end the proceedings, with Democrats arguing that the articles were unconstitutional.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 18 Apr. 2024
As Billboard previously reported, his lawyers filed a motion claiming the charges against him should be dismissed because federal law banning felons from owning firearms is unconstitutional.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order and to ultimately declare the statute unconstitutional.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The defense objected, claiming the search of the bins in which the documents were found was unconstitutional.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Sheetz paid the fee and obtained his permit, and then sued to challenge the fee as unconstitutional.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
In its request for a hearing, an attorney for the association argued that the state’s order is an unconstitutional infringement on the association’s religious beliefs and practices.
—Sarah Pulliam Bailey, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration and immigration advocates argue the Texas law is unconstitutional and that that authority rests with the federal government.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
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unconstitutional
adjective
un·con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌən-ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈt(y)üsh-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
: not according to or agreeing with the constitution of a state or society
unconstitutionally
adverb
-ˈt(y)üsh-nə-lē
-ən-ᵊl-ē
Legal Definition
unconstitutional
adjective
un·con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌən-ˌkän-stə-ˈtü-shə-nəl, -ˈtyü-
: contrary to or failing to comply with a constitution
especially
: violative of a person's rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution
an unconstitutional search and seizure
unconstitutionally
adverb
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