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constitutionality - 4 dictionary results

con⋅sti⋅tu⋅tion⋅al⋅i⋅ty

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nal-i-tee, -tyoo-]
–noun
1. the quality of being constitutional.
2. accordance with the constitution of a country, state, etc.

Origin:
1780–90, Americanism; constitutional + -ity
con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty   (kŏn'stĭ-tōō'shə-nāl'ĭ-tē, -tyōō'-)   
n.  Accordance with the provisions or principles of a constitution: The high court will rule on the constitutionality of the new law.

Constitutionality

Con`sti*tu`tion*al"i*ty\, n.; pl. -ties. [f. F. constitutionalit['e].]

1. The quality or state of being constitutional, or inherent in the natural frame.

2. The state of being consistent with the constitution or frame of government, or of being authorized by its provisions. --Burke.

Constitutionalities, bottomless cavilings and questionings about written laws. --Carlyle.

Main Entry: con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty
Pronunciation: "kän-st&-"tü-sh&-'na-l&-tE, -"tyü-
Function: noun
: the quality or state of being constitutional; especially : conformity with the provisions of a constitution constitutionality of the income tax>
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