Unconstitutional

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Pronunciation: /ˌʌnkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Definitions of unconstitutional

adjective not in accordance with the constitution; illegal or prohibited by a constitution

Example Sentences

A1 The new law was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

A2 The students protested against the unconstitutional decision made by the school administration.

B1 The lawyer argued that the government's actions were unconstitutional and violated citizens' rights.

B2 The judge ruled that the law was unconstitutional and could not be enforced.

C1 The constitutional scholar provided a detailed analysis of why the policy was unconstitutional.

C2 The international human rights organization condemned the government for its unconstitutional actions.

Examples of unconstitutional in a Sentence

formal The Supreme Court ruled that the new law was unconstitutional.

informal They said the law was totally unconstitutional.

slang That law is so not constitutional, it's unconstitutional.

figurative The decision to ban free speech felt like an unconstitutional attack on our rights.

Grammatical Forms of unconstitutional

past tense

was unconstitutional

plural

unconstitutionals

comparative

more unconstitutional

superlative

most unconstitutional

present tense

is unconstitutional

future tense

will be unconstitutional

perfect tense

has been unconstitutional

continuous tense

is being unconstitutional

singular

unconstitutional

positive degree

unconstitutional

infinitive

to be unconstitutional

gerund

unconstitutionally

participle

unconstitutionalized

Origin and Evolution of unconstitutional

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unconstitutional' originated in the English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is not in accordance with the constitution, the word 'unconstitutional' has evolved to refer specifically to laws, actions, or practices that violate the principles set forth in a constitution.