unconstitutional

[ uhn-kon-sti-too-shuh-nl, -tyoo- ]

adjective

1. not constitutional; unauthorized by or inconsistent with the constitution, as of a country.

unconstitutional

/ ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl /

adjective

1. at variance with or not permitted by a constitution

Derived Forms

• ˌunconstiˌtutionˈality, noun

Other Words From

• uncon·sti·tution·al·ism noun
• uncon·sti·tution·ali·ty noun
• uncon·sti·tution·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unconstitutional¹

First recorded in 1735–45; un- ¹ + constitutional

Example Sentences

AU principles such as outlawing unconstitutional changes in government will be disregarded.

From BBC

The judge also ordered the state attorney general’s office to notify all schools that the law “has been found unconstitutional,” and that planning to implement it cannot begin until litigation is completed.

From Salon

For instance, he points out that the court struck down a government scheme that allowed people to make anonymous donations to political parties, calling it unconstitutional and illegal.

From BBC

Although legal or legislative efforts will be necessary to lift their now unconstitutional bans, it’s astonishing progress for those states and the people who live in them.

From Los Angeles Times

Israeli human rights organisations say the law is unconstitutional.

From BBC

Related Words

• illegitimate
• unlawful
• wrongful