ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Unconstitutional

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Unconstitutional is an adjective meaning Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution.

Meaning

Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution.

Example Sentences

That recently passed political bill has been declared unconstitutional.
A California law that ensures many gig workers are considered independent contractors, while affording them some limited benefits, is unconstitutional and unenforceable, a California Superior Court judge ruled Friday evening.

Synonyms for unconstitutional

Depending on context, synonyms include anticonstitutional.

Antonyms for unconstitutional

Common opposites include constitutional.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include illegal, contrary, constitutional, constitution, unlawful, illegitimate.

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