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

Attorneys argued the law's constitutionality in federal court last week. —Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026

Unlike the case involving removal restrictions for independent agencies, the Justice Department is not challenging the constitutionality of the Fed's for-cause protection. —Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

In his Supreme Court petition, Chatrie’s attorneys said lower courts have split on geofence warrants’ constitutionality and have forced tech companies to develop protocols without judicial guidance. —Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the high court is expected to make a ruling soon on the constitutionality of CK Hutchison’s ownership of the Balboa and Cristóbal gateways. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 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