unconstitutionally
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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District Court Judge Cameron Currie found that Halligan was unconstitutionally appointed to her role.
From Salon • Jan. 7, 2026
To say that virtually no punishment could be unconstitutionally severe for all robbery convictions across all factual scenarios is absurd.
From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is under way in the country.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025
Department of Justice, which announced last month that it had “reason to believe” the county was subjecting permit applicants to unconstitutionally long wait times.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
We filed a petition to challenge Joe's sentence as unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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