Used in a Sentence

unconstitutional

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for unconstitutional.

Editorial note

I tentatively stand corrected on the historical significance of unconstitutionality as an effective means to stop unconstitutional government behavior.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of unconstitutional gathered in one view.

adjective

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for unconstitutional.

adjective

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

Example sentences

1

I tentatively stand corrected on the historical significance of unconstitutionality as an effective means to stop unconstitutional government behavior.

2

They are more our enemy than the ones we were sent over to fight under false pretences and in unconstitutional means.

3

Say what you will about the States, but that's unconstitutional here --- except at the border.

4

If an argument were made that a law would be unconstitutional, that presented at the very least a significant hurdle to clear.

5

So it's an admission that they view unconstitutional surveillance as necessary for security?

6

These laws have gradually been abolished or struck down by courts as unconstitutional.

7

If you want to argue that the actual laws Congress has passed are unconstitutional delegations, please, point to the specific laws, and make that argument.

8

You are aiding a religion and thus it is unconstitutional.

9

Very few people consider the IRS itself to be unconstitutional.

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In short, the existence of a technical means for violating the intent of an guaranteed right without technically violating the letter of constitutional law is a game that the courts eventually shut down as unconstitutional bullshit.

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Heck, even though retroactive taxation isn't generally ex post facto law (which is retroactive criminalization or enhancement of criminal penalties), the law you propose would be an unconstitutional delegation.

12

I imagine the reason it's not actually law is because rabid NRA types see any such requirement as an unconstitutional infringement of their 2nd Amendment rights.

Quote examples

1

I am describing a diminishing significance of the term "unconstitutional" as a counterargument to agendas that (strictly speaking) are in fact unconstitutional.

2

And, of course the NSA only uses "lawful tools." Nope, never are they found unconstitutional.

3

In contrast, all accusations on treason for the unconstitutional passing of information to the NSA have been dropped so far for "lack of evidence".

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[0] To the extent anything is prohibited by an unconstitutional "law" that cannot be enforced.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use unconstitutional in a sentence?

I tentatively stand corrected on the historical significance of unconstitutionality as an effective means to stop unconstitutional government behavior.

What does unconstitutional mean?

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

What part of speech is unconstitutional?

unconstitutional is commonly used as adjective.