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constitutionality
This term is used almost exclusively in legal, political, and academic contexts. It refers to whether a law, act, or government policy adheres to the principles and rules set forth in a nation's constitution. It is a technical term of art used primarily in the context of judicial review, where a court determines if a legislative action is valid.
In practical usage, "constitutionality" is often discussed as a binary state: a law is either constitutional or unconstitutional. While "legality" refers to whether something follows any law, "constitutionality" specifically refers to the highest level of law—the constitution itself. Therefore, a law can be legal (passed by a legislature) but lack constitutionality (violating the constitution).
Because of its highly formal register, this word is rarely used in casual conversation. Instead, native speakers in informal settings might say "it's against the law" or "it's not allowed," whereas "constitutionality" is reserved for courtrooms, legal briefs, and political science debates.
Meanings
Examples
最高裁判所は来月、新法の違憲審査判決を下す。
この規制が憲法上の正当性を本当に維持しているのか疑問だ。
弁護士たちは捜索令状の合憲性をめぐって争っている。
提案するすべての修正案の合憲性を確保しなければならない。
彼らは税法の合憲性に異議を唱える訴訟を起こした。