unconstitutionally
adverb
uk/ʌnˌkɒn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən.əl.i/us/ʌnˌkɑːn.stɪˈtuː.ʃən.əl.i/in a way that isunconstitutional(= notallowedby therulesofgovernment):
Acourtruledthat he hadactedunconstitutionally.
Theyclaimthat thesentenceis unconstitutionallycruelandunusual.
See
unconstitutional
- Localactivistssaid thebillwaspassedunconstitutionally.
- Hispunishmentwas unconstitutionallyexcessive.
- Theybelievetheactunconstitutionallyrestrictsfreedomofspeech.
Legal & illegal
- bang to rightsidiom
- bookable
- chargeable
- concealed carryidiom
- consent
- constitutionality
- controverted election
- criminally
- heinous
- illegitimate
- legally
- legitimate
- licensed
- licit
- non-criminal
- non-legal
- non-valid
- shady
- unlawful
- unlicensed