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单词 unconstitutionality
释义

unconstitutional

adjective

un·​con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al
ˌən-ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shnəl,
-ˈtyü-,
-shə-nᵊl How to pronounce unconstitutional (audio)
: not according or consistent with the constitution of a body politic (such as a nation)
an unconstitutional infringement on rights
unconstitutionality
ˌən-ˌkän(t)-stə-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē How to pronounce unconstitutional (audio)
-ˌtyü-
noun
unconstitutionally adverb

Example Sentences

an unconstitutional infringement of rights The law may be unconstitutional.
Recent Examples on the Web The newspaper hoped to expose persistent backstage lobbying by a senior member of the royal family, which some viewed as inappropriate, possibly unconstitutional. Richard Jerome, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 But on Wednesday, Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher ruled that law is unconstitutional and therefore unenforceable. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 The court ruled that where police enforce an obviously unconstitutional statute, they are not entitled to qualifiedimmunity. Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2022 The most extreme example of an Oath Keepers effort to obstruct an action that the group deems unconstitutional was reportedly the Capitol riots. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2022 The accusation was the most recent conflict in a long line of disputes since a 2017 federal court ruling that the county’s voting districts were unconstitutional and discriminatory against Navajo people in the district. Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The court rulings Abbott cited include one from a federal judge in Fort Worth that struck down a Texas statute banning adults aged 18-to-20 from carrying handguns in public after deeming the restriction unconstitutional. Ariana Garcia, Chron, 31 Aug. 2022 Opponents of the rule denounced it as unconstitutional overreach. Mark Berman, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 For his part, Trump posted Monday on his personal social media website another complaint about the 2020 election having been stolen from him and an unconstitutional demand that he be declared its victor, two years later. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unconstitutional

adjective

un·​con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al ˌən-ˌkän-stə-ˈtü-shə-nᵊl How to pronounce unconstitutional (audio)
-ˈtyü-
: not according to or agreeing with the constitution of a country or government

Legal Definition

unconstitutional

adjective

un·​con·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al ˌən-ˌkän-stə-ˈtü-shə-nəl, -ˈtyü- How to pronounce unconstitutional (audio)
: contrary to or failing to comply with a constitution
especially : violative of a person's rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution
an unconstitutional search and seizure

unconstitutionality

noun

as in criminality

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • criminality
  • illegality
  • unlawfulness
  • wrongness
  • sinfulness
  • illegitimacy
  • badness
  • immorality
  • wrongfulness
  • wickedness
  • unjustness
  • iniquitousness
  • iniquity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • legality
  • legitimacy
  • lawfulness
  • rightfulness
  • rightness
  • permissibility
  • permissibleness
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