Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In an unconstitutional manner; in opposition to the constitution.
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- adverb In a manner or to an extent that is
unconstitutional .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in an unconstitutional manner
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Examples
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The traditional feelings of veneration which a loyal and obedient people feel for a line of monarchs, whose origin is lost in the mists of antiquity, are such that they have turned what is in effect an evergrowing struggle against the archaic principle of divine right into a contest with clan-leaders whom they assert are acting "unconstitutionally" whenever they choose to assert the undeniable principles of the Constitution.
The Fight for the Republic in China Bertram Lenox Simpson 1903
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Days after the agency charged with immigration enforcement admits it can't-or won't-get the job done, the Obama Administration sued Arizona for passing a law that "unconstitutionally" intervenes with the government's authority to do it.
Default Site Weblog 2010
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The Maoists say they were "unconstitutionally" forced to resign seven months ago in a row with the president over the sacking of the army chief.
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a fiery start with MPB chairman Dr Patrick Maduna demanding to know why the MPB initially had been barred "unconstitutionally" from attending the meeting by the legislature.
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"unconstitutionally," etc., etc. Julius Caesar's motto used to be, "Avoid an unusual word as you would a rock at sea," and Jule was right about it, too.
Remarks Bill Nye 1873
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"unconstitutionally" when he reversed the decision by the Prachanda-led government to fire the army chief.
Analysis 2010
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"unconstitutionally" appealed to His Majesty the King to convene a special session to pass the deadlocked bill.
Kuensel Newspaper 2009
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Dick Cheney, for example, has taken this position and argued that the Impoundment Control Act unconstitutionally restricts executive power.
The Conservative Assault on the Constitution Erwin Chemerinsky 2010
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Moreover, the FCC's indecency standard is unconstitutionally vague.
Broadcast 'Indecency' on Trial Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. 2012
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And the FCC's indecency policy is virtually identical to the definition of indecency the court struck down as unconstitutionally vague in 1997 with respect to Internet content.
Broadcast 'Indecency' on Trial Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. 2012
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