unconstitutionally

[uhn-kahn-sti-too-shuhn-uh-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that is unconstitutional.

Example Sentences

In a statement, eight parties - including the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Maoist Centre - said the president acted unconstitutionally.

From BBC

In this instance, the Justice Department said the ban unconstitutionally prohibited nonprofit organizations from engaging in political speech and that religious leaders should be able to endorse political candidates from the pulpit.

From Salon

In April a federal judge found the agency engaged in a “pattern and practice” of unconstitutionally detaining people without reasonable suspicion they are here illegally and ordered them to stop.

From Los Angeles Times

It could be ruled unconstitutionally discriminatory under the 14th Amendment.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials said there is strong community support for the expanding use of drones to combat crime — and offered reassurances that the new policy will not be used unconstitutionally.

From Los Angeles Times