unconstitutional
adjective
un·con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌən-ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˈtyü-
: not according or consistent with the constitution of a body politic (such as a nation)
an unconstitutional infringement on rights
unconstitutionally
adverb
Examples of unconstitutional in a Sentence
an unconstitutional infringement of rights
The law may be unconstitutional.
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While many believed the amendment would undo the ban, the measure left judges to decide whether the state’s laws and other regulations are now unconstitutional.
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Summer Ballentine, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
The mine was forced to shut down after Panama's top court ruled that its contract was unconstitutional, following nationwide protests opposed to its continued operation.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
The organization’s lawsuit alleges that the orders are vague and unconstitutional and will prohibit groups such as Chicago Women in Trades from doing any work at all.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Last week several Voice of America journalists, along with multiple unions and the press freedom group Reporters Without Borders, filed a suit alleging the shutdown of VOA was unlawful and unconstitutional.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
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Summer Ballentine, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
The mine was forced to shut down after Panama's top court ruled that its contract was unconstitutional, following nationwide protests opposed to its continued operation.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
The organization’s lawsuit alleges that the orders are vague and unconstitutional and will prohibit groups such as Chicago Women in Trades from doing any work at all.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Last week several Voice of America journalists, along with multiple unions and the press freedom group Reporters Without Borders, filed a suit alleging the shutdown of VOA was unlawful and unconstitutional.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Unconstitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconstitutional. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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unconstitutional
adjective
un·con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌən-ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈt(y)üsh-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
: not according to or agreeing with the constitution of a state or society
unconstitutionally
adverb
-ˈt(y)üsh-nə-lē
-ən-ᵊl-ē
Legal Definition
unconstitutional
adjective
un·con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌən-ˌkän-stə-ˈtü-shə-nəl, -ˈtyü-
: contrary to or failing to comply with a constitution
especially
: violative of a person's rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution
an unconstitutional search and seizure
unconstitutionally
adverb
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