WorldAugust 11, 2026

constitutionality

kon-sti-too-shuh-NAL-i-tee

Definition

The quality or state of being in accordance with the provisions and principles of a constitution.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'constitutio', meaning 'act of establishing' or 'system of government', which evolved into the modern sense of a supreme governing document.

In the news

The article discusses a legal challenge regarding whether the actions of high-ranking officials comply with the national constitution. It matters because the lawsuit hinges on whether the challenged legal vacation is legally permissible under constitutional law.

Private citizen sues AG, Chief Justice over legal vacation

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