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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Yet the fact is that numerous federal judges at the trial and appellate level have heard similar objections to qui tam lawsuits, and rejected them every time — even after Thomas advanced the constitutionality issue.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Since the gun ban was signed into law in January 2023 by Gov. JB Pritzker, the state has strongly defended its constitutionality and has prevailed against most challenges.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The campaign proposal includes some wiggle room, perhaps in an attempt to sidestep questions about the plan’s constitutionality.
—Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Oct. 2024
Since the gun ban was signed into law in January 2023 by Gov. JB Pritzker, the state has strongly defended its constitutionality and has prevailed against most challenges.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024
Drugmakers fiercely oppose those price talks, with some challenging the effort’s constitutionality in court.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
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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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