constitutionality

noun con·sti·tu·tion·al·i·ty \-ˌtü-shə-ˈna-lə-tē, -ˌtyü-\

: the state of being allowed by or in agreement with a constitution : the state of being constitutional

Full Definition of CONSTITUTIONALITY

: the quality or state of being constitutional; especially : accordance with the provisions of a constitution <questioned the constitutionality of the law>

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First Known Use of CONSTITUTIONALITY

1787

Rhymes with CONSTITUTIONALITY

artificiality, confidentiality, consequentiality, homosexuality, hypersexuality, immateriality, individuality, intellectuality, intersexuality, superficiality, territoriality, two-dimensionality, uncongeniality, unconventionality, virtual reality

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