extraconstitutional
[ ek-struh-kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, ‐tyoo- ]
/ ˌɛk strəˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nl, ‐ˈtyu- /
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adjective
not authorized by or based on a constitution; beyond the provisions of a constitution.
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Example sentences from the Web for extraconstitutional
There were appropriate forms for extraconstitutional action, just as for constitutional.
Government in Republican China|Paul Myron Anthony LinebargerHe called together an extraconstitutional body of his supporters, known as the Political Council.
Government in Republican China|Paul Myron Anthony LinebargerIt might be extraconstitutional, but its decrees could be made binding in this particular case by consent of all concerned.
Letters and Literary Memorials of Samuel J. Tilden, v. 2|Samuel J. Tilden