Word
constitutionality
Phoneticscon·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty, stress on the fifth syllable
US/ˌkɑnstɪˌtuʃəˈnæɫɪti/
UK/kˌɒnstɪtjˈuːʃənˈælɪti/
Definition
n. the quality of being allowed by the laws of a country. It describes whether a law or action follows the basic rules of the government.
n. the quality of being in accordance with the fundamental laws of a state or nation. Often used in legal contexts to describe the validity of a law or the limits of government power.
Examples
“The court ruled that the new law was not constitutionality.”
“The lawyer argued that the search was unconstitutional and therefore lacked constitutionality.”
“The constitutionality of the proposed tax reform remains a subject of intense debate among legal scholars, as it challenges the separation of powers established by the original document.”
Examples
simple
“The court ruled that the new law was not constitutionality.”
contextual
“The lawyer argued that the search was unconstitutional and therefore lacked constitutionality.”
complex
“The constitutionality of the proposed tax reform remains a subject of intense debate among legal scholars, as it challenges the separation of powers established by the original document.”
Real-World Examples
“In 1931, NAACP attorney Nathan Margold argued that the organization should challenge the constitutionality of segregation directly by exposing the widespread inequality between white schools and Black ones.” “But defendants and judges have questioned the constitutionality of citizen suits in the past.” Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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