Constitutionality Meaning
/kˌɑnstɪˌtuʃəˈnælɪti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe status of being constitutional; of being in accord with the provisions of the appropriate constitution.
Sentence Examples
The court questioned the constitutionality of the law.
The issue was one of constitutionality.
The supreme court will rule on the constitutionality of the new law.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Lawyers argued about the ____ of the proposed voting restrictions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Lawyers continuously debated the basic ____ of the controversial surveillance program before the high court judges.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English constitutional Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English constitutionality From constitutional + -ity.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Lawyers argued about the ____ of the proposed voting restrictions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Lawyers continuously debated the basic ____ of the controversial surveillance program before the high court judges.