constitutionality

CEFRB2

/kˌɑnstɪˌtuʃəˈnælɪti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being allowed by a constitution.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The status of being constitutional; of being in accord with the provisions of the appropriate constitution.

Examples

  • The court questioned the constitutionality of the law.

  • The supreme court will rule on the constitutionality of the new law.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The issue was one of constitutionality.

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Origin

noun

From constitutional + -ity.