A law (or any government action) which is contrary to what is allowed by the U S Constitution; therefore, the law or action may no longer apply
If something is unconstitutional, it breaks the rules of a political system. The Moldavian parliament has declared the elections unconstitutional Banning cigarette advertising would be unconstitutional, since selling cigarettes is legal. constitutional. not allowed by the constitution (=set of rules or principles by which a country or organization is governed)
Not in accord with the principles set forth in the constitution of a nation or state
Something that is not in concurrence with the beliefs and doctrines established in our nation's constitution; determined by the Supreme Court
Not in keeping with the basic principles or laws set forth in the constitution of a state or country, especially the Constitution of the United States
Contrary to or violative of the constitution, especially the Constitution of the United States
not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U S Constitution
1 Conflicting with some provision of the constitution A statute found to be unconstitutional is considered void or as if it had never been, and consequently all rights, contracts or duties that depend on it are void Similarly, no one can be punished for having refused obedience to the law once it is found to be unconstitutional
{s} not constitutional, not authorized by the constitution, not in keeping with the constitution
Not constitutional; not according to, or consistent with, the terms of a constitution of government; contrary to the constitution; as, an unconstitutional law, or act of an officer