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constitutionality

con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-sti-too-shuh-nal-i-tee, -tyoo-]
    • /ˌkɒn stɪˌtu ʃəˈnæl ɪ ti, -ˌtyu-/
    • /ˌkɒn.stɪ.tjuː.ʃənˈæl.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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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