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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
.
Burke.
Un-conˊsti-tu′tion-al′i-ty
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Noun.
Un-conˊsti-tu′tion-al-ly
(#)
,
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.

Definition 2024


unconstitutional

unconstitutional

English

Adjective

unconstitutional (comparative more unconstitutional, superlative most unconstitutional)

  1. Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution.
    That recently passed political bill has been declared unconstitutional.

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