constitutionality
noun
con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē 
-ˌtyü-
: the quality or state of being constitutional
especially
: accordance with the provisions of a constitution
questioned the constitutionality of the law
Examples of constitutionality in a Sentence
He questions the constitutionality of the proposed law.
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Obamacare was back on trial this month, as the U.S. Supreme Court heard a challenge about the constitutionality of the panel that determines which preventive care services health plans must cover.
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Separately, the federal judge in Khalil’s case in New Jersey — an independent legal action where the activist is challenging the constitutionality of his detention — asked for copies of the filings the following day, on Thursday.
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The Supreme Court is familiar with Obamacare’s provisions, having upheld the constitutionality of the law twice.
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The Supreme Court still must rule on the deal’s constitutionality.
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Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Separately, the federal judge in Khalil’s case in New Jersey — an independent legal action where the activist is challenging the constitutionality of his detention — asked for copies of the filings the following day, on Thursday.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court is familiar with Obamacare’s provisions, having upheld the constitutionality of the law twice.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court still must rule on the deal’s constitutionality.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Constitutionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constitutionality. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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constitutionality
noun
con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˌt(y)ü-shə-ˈnal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being in agreement with a constitution
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constitutionality
noun
con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty
ˌkän-stə-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē, -ˌtyü-
: the quality or state of being constitutional
especially
: conformity with the provisions of a constitution
questioned the constitutionality of the income tax
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