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

State officials pushed back on the suit and defended the constitutionality of the law. —Eric Levenson, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025

Moreover, last December, the Supreme Court of Mississippi ruled in favor of the NCAA in a case challenging the constitutionality of NCAA enforcement actions. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2025

In both of those cases, the courts declined to issue a preliminary injunction on behalf of plaintiffs challenging the constitutionality of the CTA. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025

Hodge anticipates broader legal challenges regarding the constitutionality of President Trump's executive orders and the public's First Amendment rights to accessing governmental information, among others. —Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

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