constitutionality

Definitions

The quality or state of being in accordance with a political constitution.

The legal status of a law or act as being consistent with the provisions of a constitution.

Examples

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the constitutionality of the new state law.

Legal experts have raised serious questions regarding the constitutionality of the executive order.

The judge dismissed the case after ruling that the statute's constitutionality was beyond reproach.

Synonyms

legality lawfulness validity legitimacy authorization conformity sanction

Antonyms

unconstitutionality illegality illegitimacy invalidity unlawfulness violation breach