Constitutionality
(noun)
- The state or quality of being in accordance with a constitution.
- The degree to which a law, policy, or decision adheres to the principles of a constitution.
Origin:
Derived from the word 'constitution' which means the set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
Examples:
- The constitutionality of the law was challenged in court.
- The Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of the new immigration policy.
- The constitutional expert argued that the proposed law was a violation of the basic principles of the constitution.
- The defendant claimed that his rights were violated due to the unconstitutionality of the police search.
- The constitutionality of the executive order is being questioned by the opposition.