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

Obamacare was back on trial this month, as the U.S. Supreme Court heard a challenge about the constitutionality of the panel that determines which preventive care services health plans must cover. —Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

Separately, the federal judge in Khalil’s case in New Jersey — an independent legal action where the activist is challenging the constitutionality of his detention — asked for copies of the filings the following day, on Thursday. —Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025

The Supreme Court is familiar with Obamacare’s provisions, having upheld the constitutionality of the law twice. —Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025

The Supreme Court still must rule on the deal’s constitutionality. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 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