unconstitutional

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Recent Examples of unconstitutional Legal experts have criticized the directive as unconstitutional and are challenging it in the courts. Elizabeth Anne Wood, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025 At the briefing, Paoletta argued that the Impoundment Control Act was unconstitutional. Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025 At the briefing, Paoletta argued that the Impoundment Control Act was unconstitutional. Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025 While Ashcroft’s efforts effectively halted the campaign, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that his actions were unconstitutional. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unconstitutional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconstitutional
Adjective
  • The brewer is suing Babb and Malouff for theft, fraud, conspiracy, unjust enrichment, breach of contract, negligence and conversion.
    Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
  • One month later, District Attorney Bernie Cantorna dismissed the murder charge, saying a retrial would be both impossible and unjust.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • As Robbie's actions target stash houses run by the notorious Dark Hearts motorcycle gang, a deadly turf war erupts, escalating tensions in the city and drawing both law enforcement and criminal factions into a high-stakes battle over control, survival and justice.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Texas will deter criminal mischief and work with local law enforcement to arrest anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property.
    NPR, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025
  • The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Such resignation is both understandable and impermissible.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
  • On Tuesday, North Carolina suspended cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins for allegedly providing impermissible benefits to the families of players.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In May 2023, Los Angeles Superior Court jury found Masterson guilty of two counts of rape, per the Los Angeles Times.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Brodie, whowas found guilty of violating American sanctions on Cuba in the early 2000s, was denied pardon by former President Joe Biden in 2023.
    Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Instead, attackers gained unauthorized access to 5CA, one of Discord's third-party customer service providers.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
  • McBee pled guilty to one count of federal crop insurance fraud in November 2024, resulting in the reality star receiving $3,158,923 in unauthorized benefits.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • It was considered immoral to lie and the whole point of writing things down back then was to increase morality and improve society, so there really is no didactic history of forgery.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Unlike previous seasons, Dorothy never makes immoral choices.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Lina, a young woman facing harsh coming-of-age rituals, forms a forbidden connection with a man.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
  • With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Unconstitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconstitutional. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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