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unconstitutionality

[/ˌʌn.kɒn.stɪ.tjuː.ʃə.ˈnæl.ɪ.ti/]
nounfemininepl: unconstitutionalities / inconstitucionaliades
inconstitucionalidade
1. The quality or state of being contrary to or incompatible with the constitution of a country or organization
The court ruled on the unconstitutionality of the new law.
O tribunal deliberou sobre a inconstitucionalidade da nova lei.
2. A legal violation of constitutional principles or provisions
The unconstitutionality of the executive order was challenged in court.
A inconstitucionalidade do decreto executivo foi contestada em tribunal.
Synonyms
illegalityunconstitutionalismviolation of constitution
Antonyms
constitutionalitylegalitylawfulness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inconstitucionalidade
Standard term used in Brazilian legal contexts
São Paulo
inconstitucionalidade
Common in legal and judicial discourse
Portugal
inconstitucionalidade
Standard Portuguese legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

declare the unconstitutionality of
strike down on grounds of unconstitutionality
challenge the unconstitutionality of
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