unconstitutionally
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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In more than two centuries, the Supreme Court has found a fine unconstitutionally excessive exactly once.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
Earlier this month a Constitutional Court ruling said parliament had acted unconstitutionally when four years ago it voted against establishing an impeachment inquiry following the report.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
There is little precedent establishing that a bar may sanction an attorney for wielding the powers of government unconstitutionally.
From Slate ● Mar. 11, 2026
According to the same judge, “The effect of these targeted deportation proceedings continues unconstitutionally to chill freedom of speech to this day.”
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2025
Courts have repeatedly found the prison unconstitutionally overcrowded, with almost twice the number of women incarcerated as it was designed to hold.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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