extraconstitutional

[ ek-struh-kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, ‐tyoo- ]

/ ˌɛk strəˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nl, ‐ˈtyu- /

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

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Question 1 of 10

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There were appropriate forms for extraconstitutional action, just as for constitutional.
Government in Republican China|Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger
It 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
He called together an extraconstitutional body of his supporters, known as the Political Council.
Government in Republican China|Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger