constitutionality
Americannoun
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the quality of being constitutional.
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accordance with the constitution of a country, state, etc.
noun
Etymology
Origin of constitutionality
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; constitutional + -ity
Example Sentences
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As for the agency’s overall constitutionality, the judge said Musk cited no supportive cases and had not adequately briefed the issue.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
The financial industry also has sued to stop its work, challenging its rules and arguing against the bureau’s constitutionality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025
However, it has, from time to time, been asked to assess the constitutionality of particular methods of execution.
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025
“We have a bill — we’re looking at the constitutionality of it,” Newsom said in an interview with the Tennessee Holler.
From Salon • Jul. 19, 2025
The State of Alabama had argued that procedural rules barred Mr. Nelson from challenging the constitutionality of the protocol.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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