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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Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff/File Hugo Echeverria, a lawyer who filed a brief supporting the government, said that others will likely use the decision as precedent to challenge the constitutionality of activities such as oil and gas drilling.
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Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
The Supreme Court is expected to rule in early spring or summer on the constitutionality of banning treatments for trans youth.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
The 2nd Circuit Court refused Kelly’s argument that the trial evidence was insufficient and the constitutionality of certain laws presented against him were questionable.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In his first term, President Trump appeared to at least partially support the CFPB's practices, like when big fines were announced against Wells Fargo.
Between the lines: The agency's constitutionality has been considered twice at the Supreme Court.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
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Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
The Supreme Court is expected to rule in early spring or summer on the constitutionality of banning treatments for trans youth.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
The 2nd Circuit Court refused Kelly’s argument that the trial evidence was insufficient and the constitutionality of certain laws presented against him were questionable.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In his first term, President Trump appeared to at least partially support the CFPB's practices, like when big fines were announced against Wells Fargo.
Between the lines: The agency's constitutionality has been considered twice at the Supreme Court.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 10 Feb. 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 22 Mar. 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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