Synonyms for

Unconstitutional

Verb / ˌʌˌnkɑ:nstʌˈtu:ʃʌnʌl / Another word for unconstitutional — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not in accordance with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society.

Synonyms & similar words

constitutional illegal illegitimate unlawful invalid null void illicit prohibited banned forbidden unauthorized unapproved improper unpermitted unlicensed unenforceable unrecognized unfounded unsanctioned illogical

Synonyms by register

Formal

ultra vires illegal illicit unlawful

Informal

out of bounds not allowed against the rules

Antonyms

constitutional legal lawful legitimate valid authorized permissible

Common collocations

  • declare unconstitutional
  • rule unconstitutional
  • found unconstitutional
  • deemed unconstitutional
  • unconstitutional law
  • unconstitutional act
  • unconstitutional provision

Word family

noun unconstitutionality

Usage note

This word is primarily used in legal and political contexts. It refers to something that violates the principles or rules of a constitution.

Example sentences

  1. The Supreme Court declared the new law to be unconstitutional.
  2. The proposed amendment would be unconstitutional under the current interpretation of the constitution.
  3. The executive order was challenged as unconstitutional by civil rights groups.
  4. The law was struck down as unconstitutional by the lower court.
  5. The state's ban on same-sex marriage was deemed unconstitutional by the federal court.

Quotes

  • The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.
  • The American Constitution is the greatest governing document, and second only to the Declaration of Independence, in the greatest documents in human history.
  • The Constitution is not an instrument for government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.

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