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unconstitutional

adjective

  1. not adhering to the constitution
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Wiktionary

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English constitutional English unconstitutional From un- + constitutional.

  1. Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution.

    That recently passed political bill has been declared unconstitutional.

    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.