constitutionality

American  

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nal-i-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌkɒn stɪˌtu ʃəˈnæl ɪ ti, -ˌtyu- /

noun

1. the quality of being constitutional.

2. accordance with the constitution of a country, state, etc.

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constitutionality British  

/ ˌkɒnstɪˌtjuːʃəˈnælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality or state of being in accord with a constitution

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Etymology

Origin of constitutionality

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; constitutional + -ity

Example Sentences

Like many scholars, Mr. McConnell has doubts about the constitutionality of the War Powers Act that passed over the veto of a weakened Richard Nixon.

From The Wall Street Journal

The financial industry also has sued to stop its work, challenging its rules and arguing against the bureau’s constitutionality.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now he wants to challenge the prospective constitutionality of that rule.

From The Wall Street Journal

“State law prohibits discrimination and harassment in the workplace. I am glad that the California Supreme Court agrees with us on the importance of these protections and has affirmed their constitutionality.”

From Los Angeles Times

The court dismissed all objections by Machar's legal team regarding its authority, the constitutionality of the proceedings, and the claim that he was immune from prosecution.

From BBC

Related Words

• authority
• due process
• honesty
• integrity
• law
• right
• truth