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Webster 1913 Edition

Unconstitutional

Un-conˊsti-tu′tion-al

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Adj.
Not constitutional; not according to, or consistent with, the terms of a constitution of government; contrary to the constitution;
as, an
unconstitutional
law, or act of an officer
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Burke.
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Un-conˊsti-tu′tion-al′i-ty
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Noun.
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Un-conˊsti-tu′tion-al-ly
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adv.

Webster 1828 Edition

Unconstitutional

UNCONSTITU'TIONAL

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Adj.
Not agreeable to the constitution; not authorized by the constitution; contrary to the principles of the constitution. It is not unconstitutional for the king of Great Britain to declare war without the consent of parliament; but for the president of the United States to declare war, without an act of congress authorizing it, would be unconstitutional.

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