unconstitutionality
UN-kon-sti-too-shuh-NAL-i-tee
Definition
The state or quality of being in conflict with the provisions of a constitution, particularly the U.S. Constitution.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix 'un-' (not), the noun 'constitution' (derived from the Latin 'constitutio' meaning 'to set up' or 'to establish'), and the suffix '-ality'. It entered English usage to denote actions or laws that violate fundamental constitutional principles.
In the news
A federal judge blocked the new mail-in voting rules after expressing concerns regarding their potential unconstitutionality. This highlights the legal argument that the executive order may exceed the federal government's authority under the Constitution.
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Stricter Mail-In Voting Rules Ahead of Midterms
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