unconstitutional
English
Etymology
From un- + constitutional.
Pronunciation
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Adjective
unconstitutional (comparative more unconstitutional, superlative most unconstitutional)
- Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution. [18th C.]
- Synonym: anticonstitutional
- Antonym: constitutional
- That recently passed political bill has been declared unconstitutional.
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Translations
contrary to the constitution
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References
- James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928), “Unconstitutional”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volumes X, Part 1 (Ti–U), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 101, column 1.
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