constitutionality

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

/ ˌkɒn stɪˌtu ʃəˈnæl ɪ ti, -ˌtyu- /

the quality of being constitutional.

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

Origin of constitutionality

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; constitutional + -ity

For a third time, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of searching a person without probable cause.

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“The last thing that Congress does is look at the constitutionality,” he said.

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These are the same court watchers, after all, who ended up surprised by the decision on the constitutionality of Obamacare.

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In Hollingsworth v. Perry, the court avoided any ruling on the constitutionality of state marriage bans.

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The court would not be required to rule on the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans generally.

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Mr. Bacon said the true question was on the constitutionality of the repealing law.

Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. II (of 16) |Thomas Hart Benton
The constitutionality of the Act to Regulate Commerce of 1887 need not long concern us.

Railroads: Rates and Regulations |William Z. Ripley
The constitutionality of these main lines of action has been generally conceded.

The Anti-Slavery Crusade |Jesse Macy
There had never been any question as to the constitutionality of the amendment passed in 1882.

Autobiography of Charles Clinton Nourse |Charles Clinton Nourse
Legal advice was secured and the constitutionality of the measure is upheld in an opinion by the attorney general of the state.

The Survey, Volume XXX, Number 1, April 5, 1913 |Various

constitutionality

/ (ˌkɒnstɪˌtjuːʃəˈnælɪtɪ) /

the quality or state of being in accord with a constitution