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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.

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  1. a. 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.
  2. adj. not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution
  3. 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. Burke. -- Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al"i*ty, n. -- Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al-ly, adv.
  4. Not constitutional; not according to, or consistent with, theterms of a constitution of government; contrary to the constitution;as, an unconstitutional law, or act of an officer. Burke.-- Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al"i*ty, n.-- Un*con`sti*tu"tion*al-ly, adv.
  5. j:100 a. not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution