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extraconstitutional

American  
[ek-struh-kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, ‑-tyoo-] / ˌɛk strəˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nl, ‑ˈtyu- /

adjective

  1. not authorized by or based on a constitution; beyond the provisions of a constitution.


Example Sentences

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It believes the conditions have been reached to justify the "doctrine of necessity", which allows an administrative authority to employ extraconstitutional measures to restore order or stability.

From Reuters

They want to move past the embarrassment of Jan. 6 — but that can’t happen until they settle their internal debate: Are they a party that condones extraconstitutional violence or not?

From Los Angeles Times

“I do believe military leadership in this country needs to take a look at how they conduct themselves if this man starts making extraordinary, or should I say extraconstitutional, demands,” the House Majority Whip said referring to Trump.

From Fox News

Mr. Ghani’s advisers said they were willing to accommodate Mr. Abdullah through a “solution in accordance with the Constitution,” essentially ruling out Mr. Abdullah’s continuing in his current extraconstitutional role as chief executive but offering some cabinet positions to his allies and a role for Mr. Abdullah in the talks with the Taliban.

From New York Times

“It certainly builds the case that the administration by the president is engaged in a wholesale obstruction of Congress, completely extraconstitutional, trying to make the presidency not responsive to Congress, trying to make the presidency into a monarchy,” Mr. Nadler said.

From New York Times