constitutionality

noun

con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al·​i·​ty ˌkän(t)-stə-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē How to pronounce constitutionality (audio)
-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.
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Uthmeier used the case to attack the constitutionality of judicial waivers and convinced the court of appeals to strike down the law. — Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 The decision upheld the constitutionality of the state's governmental immunity law as applied to wrongful death claims, which Stewart said are barred against governmental entities when the injury arises from a third-party assault or battery. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Proposals include limiting justices’ active service through legislation—an approach whose constitutionality is disputed—or through a constitutional amendment. — Connor Greene, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 The Arkansas ban is being held up in court after CVS challenged the constitutionality of the law. — Blake Farmer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constitutionality

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of constitutionality was in 1787

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“Constitutionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constitutionality. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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constitutionality

noun
con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al·​i·​ty ˌkän(t)-stə-ˌt(y)ü-shə-ˈnal-ət-ē How to pronounce constitutionality (audio)
: the quality or state of being in agreement with a constitution

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constitutionality

noun
con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al·​i·​ty ˌkän-stə-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē, -ˌtyü- How to pronounce constitutionality (audio)
: the quality or state of being constitutional
especially : conformity with the provisions of a constitution
questioned the constitutionality of the income tax
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