constitutionality


con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty

noun \-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē, -ˌtyü-\

Definition of CONSTITUTIONALITY

: the quality or state of being constitutional; especially : accordance with the provisions of a constitution <questioned the constitutionality of the law>

Examples of CONSTITUTIONALITY

  1. He questions the constitutionality of the proposed law.

First Known Use of CONSTITUTIONALITY

1787

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