What is another word for unconstitutionally?

Pronunciation: [ʌnkˌɒnstɪtjˈuːʃənə͡li] (IPA)

Unconstitutionally is an adjective that refers to something that violates the constitution or the principle of constitutional law. There are various synonyms for the word unconstitutionally that can be used depending on the context of the sentence. Some of the synonyms include illegally, unlawfully, impermissibly, invalidly, illicitly, unauthorized, and lawlessly. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with unconstitutionally to convey the same meaning. For instance, the police officer acted unconstitutionally by conducting illegal searches. This sentence can also be rephrased to the police officer acted unlawfully by conducting impermissible searches.

What are the hypernyms for Unconstitutionally?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for unconstitutionally?

Antonyms for the word "unconstitutionally" could be "constitutionally," "lawfully," "legally," "authorized," "permitted," or "justly." These words suggest adherence to the principles and guidelines of the constitution or the law. The opposite of the word "unconstitutionally" implies that an action or decision is made within the boundaries of established laws and regulations. Therefore, its antonyms connote a sense of legality and justice, which are important values in any democratic society. The use of antonyms for the word "unconstitutionally" can help to frame a discussion or debate around principles of justice and fairness when it comes to legal and political matters.

What are the antonyms for Unconstitutionally?

Usage examples for Unconstitutionally

New Hampshire was declared the unconstitutionally of a state law which impaired the obligation of contracts.
"Government and Administration of the United States"
Westel W. Willoughby and William F. Willoughby
No sooner were order and tranquillity perfectly re-established in the city, than the public in general, and party politicians in particular, were intent upon the trials of the rioters, and more upon the question whether the military had suppressed the riots constitutionally or unconstitutionally.
"Tales & Novels, Vol. IX [Contents: Harrington; Thoughts on Bores; Ormond]"
Maria Edgeworth
They had begun the battle in both Houses in the debate on the address, in which they selected three points in the recent transactions for special condemnation, affirming that in every one of them the royal prerogative had been unconstitutionally exercised-the dismissal of the late ministry, the dissolution of Parliament, and the appointment of the Duke of Wellington to a variety of offices.
"The Constitutional History of England From 1760 to 1860"
Charles Duke Yonge

Famous quotes with Unconstitutionally

  • Well, in the first place, I deny that Lincoln acted unconstitutionally at any time during the Civil War. It was a civil war. There were traitors in the midst of all of the free states. The possibility of recruiting soldiers and keeping them from deserting. There was lots of desertion on both sides of the Civil War, and it just happens that there were more Confederate soldiers executed for desertion than there were Union soldiers. But there were plenty of executions on both sides.
    Harry V. Jaffa

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