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constitutionality

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nal-i-tee, -tyoo-]

noun

  1. the quality of being constitutional.

  2. accordance with the constitution of a country, state, etc.



constitutionality

/ ˌɒԲɪˌːʃəˈæɪɪ /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being in accord with a constitution

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Word History and Origins

Origin of constitutionality1

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; constitutional + -ity
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The Uganda Law Society, a professional body that represents the country's lawyers, has said it will "challenge the constitutionality" of the amendment.

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A lawsuit brought by a conservative think tank challenges the constitutionality of a Biden-era national monument adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park, and calls for its dissolution.

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It said it wanted a "judicial review" of it, while at the same time it was pressing ahead with court action to challenge the law's constitutionality.

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So far, the arguments over constitutionality and legitimacy, over the process and the candidates have been bitter and fierce.

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An anti-Muslim group is challenging the constitutionality of Nessel’s hate crimes unit in a federal suit that has dragged on for years.

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