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.
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Lia Russell
updated July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
Chase defended her and argued against the constitutionality of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
But the court didn’t actually rule on the constitutionality of his order to restrict birthright citizenship, which the case sought to challenge.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Former President Joe Biden signed the measure into law, and the Supreme Court has upheld its constitutionality.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for constitutionality
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“Constitutionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constitutionality. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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
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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
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