con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty

con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty
/ˌkɑːnstəˌtuːʃəˈnæləti, Brit ˌkɒnstəˌtjuːʃəˈnæləti/ noun [noncount]
: the state of being allowed by or in agreement with a constitution : the state of being constitutional

He questions the constitutionality of the proposed law.


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  • con|sti|pa|tion — «KON stuh PAY shuhn», noun. 1. a condition in which it is difficult to empty the bowels: »There was a time when almost any disorder indigestion, a cold, an upset stomach, fatigue, headache was promptly blamed on the villain constipation (Sidonie… …   Useful english dictionary

  • con|sti|tu|tion|al|i|ty — «KON stuh TOO shuh NAL uh tee, TYOO », noun. accordance with the constitution of a nation, state, or group; being constitutional: »The constitutionality of freedom of speech has been upheld in the courts many times …   Useful english dictionary

  • con|sti|tu|tion|al|ly — «KON stuh TOO shuh nuh lee, TYOO », adverb. 1. in or by constitution; naturally: »The fat boy is constitutionally unable to run fast. 2. according to a constitution: »an action constitutionally illegal …   Useful english dictionary

  • con|sti|tu|tion|al — «KON stuh TOO shuh nuhl, TYOO », adjective, noun. –adj. 1. of or in the constitution of a person or thing; essential: »A constitutional weakness makes him catch a cold easily. SYNONYM(S): inherent, basic. 2. a) of or according to the constitution …   Useful english dictionary

  • con´sti|tu´tion|al|ist — con|sti|tu|tion|al|ism «KON stuh TOO shuh nuh LIHZ uhm, TYOO », noun. 1. the principles of constitutional government. 2. adherence to these principles. 3. a constitutional system of government. –con´sti|tu´tion|al|ist, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • con|sti|tu|tion|al|ism — «KON stuh TOO shuh nuh LIHZ uhm, TYOO », noun. 1. the principles of constitutional government. 2. adherence to these principles. 3. a constitutional system of government. –con´sti|tu´tion|al|ist, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • con|sti|tu|tion|al|ize — «KON stuh TOO shuh nuh lyz, TYOO », transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. to make constitutional: »He was opposed to factions or formal groupings which would inevitably constitutionalize and impose their own majority rules (London Times) …   Useful english dictionary

  • un´con|sti|tu´tion|al|ly — un|con|sti|tu|tion|al «UHN kon stuh TOO shuh nuhl, TYOO », adjective. contrary to the constitution; not constitutional. –un´con|sti|tu´tion|al|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

  • un|con|sti|tu|tion|al — «UHN kon stuh TOO shuh nuhl, TYOO », adjective. contrary to the constitution; not constitutional. –un´con|sti|tu´tion|al|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

  • ex|tra|con|sti|tu|tion|al — «EHKS truh KON stuh TOO shuh nuhl, TYOO », adjective. beyond the control or influence of the constitution of a nation; not included in or provided for by the national constitution: »The cabinet of the President of the United States is… …   Useful english dictionary

  • re|con|sti|tu|tion — «REE kon stuh TOO shuhn, TYOO », noun. the act or process of reconstituting …   Useful english dictionary

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