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unconstitutional

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From un- +‎ constitutional.

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unconstitutional (comparative more unconstitutional, superlative most unconstitutional)

  1. Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution. [18th C.]
    Synonym: anticonstitutional
    Antonym: constitutional
    That recently passed political bill has been declared unconstitutional.
    • 2021 August 20, Kate Conger, “California’s Gig Worker Law Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules”, in The New York Times[1]:
      A California law that ensures many gig workers are considered independent contractors, while affording them some limited benefits, is unconstitutional and unenforceable, a California Superior Court judge ruled Friday evening.

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