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- [kon-sti-too-shuh-nal-i-tee, -tyoo-]
- /ˌkɒn stɪˌtu ʃəˈnæl ɪ ti, -ˌtyu-/
- /ˌkɒn.stɪ.tjuː.ʃənˈæl.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-sti-too-shuh-nal-i-tee, -tyoo-]
- /ˌkɒn stɪˌtu ʃəˈnæl ɪ ti, -ˌtyu-/
Definitions of constitutionality word
- uncountable noun constitutionality In a particular political system, the constitutionality of a law or action is the fact that it is allowed by the constitution. 3
- noun constitutionality the quality or state of being in accord with a constitution 3
- noun constitutionality the quality or condition of being constitutional; esp., accordance with a constitution of a nation 3
- noun constitutionality the quality of being constitutional. 1
- noun constitutionality accordance with the constitution of a country, state, etc. 1
- noun constitutionality (legal) The status of being constitutional; of being in accord with the provisions of the appropriate constitution. 1
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Origin of constitutionality
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1780-90; constitutional + -ity
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Parts of speech for Constitutionality
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constitutionality popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
constitutionality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for constitutionality
noun constitutionality
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
- truth — the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
- law — software law
Antonyms for constitutionality
noun constitutionality
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
- falsehood — a false statement; lie. Synonyms: fabrication, prevarication, falsification, canard, invention, fiction, story.
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
- award — An award is a prize or certificate that a person is given for doing something well.
- reward — a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
Top questions with constitutionality
- which test examines the constitutionality of religious establishments?
- what is constitutionality?
- what does constitutionality mean?
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