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

The Goldwater Institute has filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of a recent tax rate boost in Gilbert, Arizona. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

What's Next The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Friday about the constitutionality of the TikTok ban. —Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025

The court is weighing the constitutionality of a state law in Tennessee that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors, and the justices appeared to lean toward upholding the law. —Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025

While a detailed discussion of the legal arguments in the cases challenging the CTAs constitutionality, and the counter arguments by the government would be interesting, that will not help those required to report to address that requirement. —Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024

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