Meaning & use
unconstitutional
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Not in accordance with a country's constitution, and therefore not legally permitted.
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The court ruled that the new law was unconstitutional and struck it down.
Critics argued that the surveillance program was unconstitutional.
A note on using this word
Specifically refers to conflict with a constitution, as distinct from simply being "illegal," which can involve any law.
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