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Definition of unconstitutional

unconstitutional

/ˌʌnˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/
un · con · sti · tu · tion · al
Adverb:unconstitutionally
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unconstitutional Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Not in accordance with the political constitution of a country or state, or with the procedural rules and bylaws of an organization.

Example

"The Supreme Court ruled that the new censorship law was unconstitutional because it violated the right to free speech."

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• Rhymes for unconstitutional

• Nearby Words

unconsidered
unconsoled
unconsolidated
unconstitutional
unconstitutionally
unconstrained
unconstructed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century by adding the Old English privative prefix un- ('not') to 'constitutional,' which ultimately derives from the Latin verb constituere, meaning 'to cause to stand, set up, or establish.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unconstitutional. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unconstitutional
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