Definition of constitutionality in English:
constitutionality
noun kɒnstɪtjuːʃ(ə)ˈnalɪtiˌkɑnstəˌt(j)uʃəˈnælədi
mass nounThe quality of being in accordance with a political constitution.
a court case upheld the constitutionality of such a law
Example sentencesExamples
- In a case led by Bryan for the prosecution, the justice ruled out any discussion of constitutionality.
- Their supreme court subsequently endorsed unanimously the constitutionality of the transfer of power.
- At the trial, the president's defense team raised serious questions about the statute's constitutionality.
- The Supreme Court later rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of the act.
- Federal courts have indicated their doubts about the constitutionality of many provisions of the law in that decision.
- Her spokesman said she was currently in discussions with lawyers regarding the constitutionality of the new treaty.
- The current amendment wording will remain, and a line will be added to assert the constitutionality of the legislation.
- The most unique characteristic of their property tax system is its constitutionality.
- Many question the power of the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of laws.
- In his second High Court action, he challenged the constitutionality of divorce legislation.
Definition of constitutionality in US English:
constitutionality
nounˌkɑnstəˌt(j)uʃəˈnælədiˌkänstəˌt(y)o͞oSHəˈnalədē
The quality of being in accordance with a political constitution.
a court case upheld the constitutionality of such a law
Example sentencesExamples
- At the trial, the president's defense team raised serious questions about the statute's constitutionality.
- In his second High Court action, he challenged the constitutionality of divorce legislation.
- The current amendment wording will remain, and a line will be added to assert the constitutionality of the legislation.
- Her spokesman said she was currently in discussions with lawyers regarding the constitutionality of the new treaty.
- Federal courts have indicated their doubts about the constitutionality of many provisions of the law in that decision.
- Many question the power of the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of laws.
- The Supreme Court later rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of the act.
- The most unique characteristic of their property tax system is its constitutionality.
- Their supreme court subsequently endorsed unanimously the constitutionality of the transfer of power.
- In a case led by Bryan for the prosecution, the justice ruled out any discussion of constitutionality.