unconstitutional
adjective
un·con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌən-ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˈtyü-
: not according or consistent with the constitution of a body politic (such as a nation)
an unconstitutional infringement on rights
unconstitutionally
adverb
Examples of unconstitutional in a Sentence
an unconstitutional infringement of rights
The law may be unconstitutional.
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The president-elect argued that such a deal would obviate the need for the Supreme Court to weigh in on the First Amendment implications of the divest-or-ban law, which TikTok contends is unconstitutional.
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After Trump’s veto was overridden, several small businesses in Texas sued U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, arguing the law was unconstitutional.
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
The pharmaceutical industry has filed several lawsuits, claiming the negotiations are unconstitutional.
—Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
After Trump’s veto was overridden, several small businesses in Texas sued U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, arguing the law was unconstitutional.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
Cannon last year dismissed the Mar-a-Lago documents case against Trump after ruling that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Unconstitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconstitutional. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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unconstitutional
adjective
un·con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌən-ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈt(y)üsh-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
: not according to or agreeing with the constitution of a state or society
unconstitutionally
adverb
-ˈt(y)üsh-nə-lē
-ən-ᵊl-ē
Legal Definition
unconstitutional
adjective
un·con·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌən-ˌkän-stə-ˈtü-shə-nəl, -ˈtyü-
: contrary to or failing to comply with a constitution
especially
: violative of a person's rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution
an unconstitutional search and seizure
unconstitutionally
adverb
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