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unconstitutional
[/ˌʌn.kɑn.stəˈtuː.ʃən.əl/]
adjective
inconstitucional
1.
Contrary to or violating the principles of a constitution; not authorized by or consistent with a constitution
The court ruled that the new law was unconstitutional.
O tribunal decidiu que a nova lei era inconstitucional.
2.
Acting or done in violation of constitutional principles or limitations
The government's unconstitutional actions led to public outrage.
As ações inconstitucionais do governo causaram indignação pública.
Synonyms
illegal
unlawful
invalid
illegitimate
Antonyms
constitutional
legal
lawful
valid
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inconstitucional
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal contexts
Portugal
inconstitucional
Standard usage in Portuguese legal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
violation of constitutional rights
unconstitutional law
ruled unconstitutional
strike down as unconstitutional
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