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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The landmark policy, passed as part of the IRA, has faced fierce opposition from the pharmaceutical industry, as some companies have challenged its constitutionality in court.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
As the state's highest court considered the constitutionality of the program, Republicans also passed a law in 2022 that would have established a funding source for charter schools.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
The landmark policy, passed as part of the IRA, has faced fierce opposition from the pharmaceutical industry, as some companies have challenged its constitutionality in court.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
In 2000, Fujimori stood for an unprecedented third term in office despite questions about the constitutionality of running yet again.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Constitutionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constitutionality. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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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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