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

At this stage of that case, the president’s lawyers are not questioning the constitutionality of independent agencies like the FTC. —Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025

Interestingly, the lawsuit is not the first of its kind questioning the constitutionality of the anti-DEI Executive orders. —Solcyré Burga, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025

Trump's directive to end birthright citizenship has been halted by a number of courts while battles over its constitutionality continue. —Stephen Neukam, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025

The Trump administration now faces opposition from several judges and a series of lawsuits questioning the constitutionality of many policies. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for constitutionality

• confidentiality
• immateriality
• individuality
• intellectuality
• intersectionality
• intertextuality
• referentiality
• superficiality
• territoriality
• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality

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