unconstitutional

CEFRB2

/ˌʌˌnkɑnstəˈtuʃənəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not allowed by a country's constitution.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution.

Examples

  • The state court effected unconstitutional legislation without the federal government noticing.

  • He said it was unconstitutional.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

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In context

  • That recently passed political bill has been declared unconstitutional.

  • A California law that ensures many gig workers are considered independent contractors, while affording them some limited benefits, is unconstitutional and unenforceable, a California Superior Court judge ruled Friday evening.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + constitutional.